The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are set for an intense Game 3 of their four-game series this Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, and the matchup promises plenty of intrigue for baseball fans.

For the first time in this series, a left-handed starter will take the mound—and it's San Francisco's Robbie Ray. The veteran southpaw has been solid this season, posting a 2.76 ERA (4.15 xERA) across eight starts. However, the Giants have lost all three of his road outings, despite Ray allowing no more than three runs in any of those games and maintaining a 4.15 ERA over 17 1/3 innings away from home.

Wednesday also looks to be a planned rest day for Dodgers star Mookie Betts, who was activated from the injured list on Monday after missing 32 games with a strained right oblique. Expect veteran infielder Miguel Rojas to get the start at shortstop against Ray.

All eyes will be on two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who is scheduled to start on the mound for the Dodgers. While Ohtani will not hit on Thursday, there's a chance he also sits out at the plate on Wednesday while focusing on his pitching duties.

"It might be a good thing to take a little bit of a load off his plate offensively," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday afternoon, hinting at a strategic approach to managing Ohtani's workload.

With the division rivalry heating up and key roster decisions in play, this midweek clash is one no baseball fan will want to miss. Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching at home, make sure you're geared up in your favorite Dodgers or Giants apparel to show your team pride.