Dodgers vs. Pirates series snapshot

The Dodgers conclude their season series against the Pirates with three weekend games at Dodger Stadium. Here is a brief overview of the two teams heading into their series.

Teams: Dodgers (64-50) vs. Pirates (57-55)

Split records: Dodgers 37-22 at home; Pirates 24-30 on road

Run differential: Dodgers +66 (4th in NL); Pirates -7 (9th in NL)

Runs scored: Dodgers 4.42 runs/gm (9th); Pirates 4.49 (5th)

OPS+: Dodgers 97 (6th); Pirates 95 (8th)

wRC+: Dodgers 97 (6th); Pirates 99 (4th)

Runs allowed: Dodgers 3.84 runs/game (4th); Pirates 4.55 (8th)

ERA+: Dodgers 108 (4th); Pirates 99 (9th)

Last 10 games: Dodgers 6-4; Pirates 5-5

2016 head-to-head: Pirates 3-1

2015 head-to-head: Pirates 5-1 (2-1 in LA)

Pirates SB Nation site: Bucs Dugout

Series schedule

Pitching matchups

Friday, 7:10 p.m. PT: Ross Stripling vs. Ivan Nova (SportsNet LA)
Saturday, 1:05 p.m.: Brandon McCarthy* vs. Gerrit Cole (SportsNet LA, Fox Sports 1)
Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: Brett Anderson* vs. Chad Kuhl (SportsNet LA)

*Saturday and Sunday are still technically TBD for LA