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The Dodgers are back home to start a four-game weekend series against the Braves. Here is a brief overview of both teams before their set at Dodger Stadium.
Teams: Dodgers (66-29) vs. Braves (45-48)
Split records: Dodgers 39-11 at home, Braves 22-23 on road
Run differential: Dodgers +181 (1st in NL), Braves -45 (8th in NL)
Runs scored: Dodgers 5.15 per game (3rd), Braves 4.62 (9th)
OPS+: Dodgers 109 (2nd), Braves 91 (10th)
Dodgers-Braves 2017
| Date | Location | Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Time (PT) |
| Thu, Jul 20 | LA | 7:10 p.m. |
| Fri, Jul 21 | LA | 7:10 p.m. |
| Sat, Jul 22 | LA | 6:10 p.m. |
| Sun, Jul 23 | LA | 1:10 p.m. |
| Tue, Aug 1 | Atl | 4:35 p.m. |
| Wed, Aug 2 | Atl | 4:35 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug 3 | Atl | 4:35 p.m. |
wRC+: Dodgers 112 (1st), Braves 90 (10th)
Runs allowed: Dodgers 3.24 (1st), Braves 5.11 (12th)
ERA+: Dodgers 134 (1st), Braves 94 (9th)
Last 10 games: Dodgers 10-0, Braves 5-5
2017 head-to-head record: first meeting
2016 head-to-head: 5-1 Dodgers (3-0 LA in LA)
Braves SB Nation site: Talking Chop
Pitching matchups
Thursday: Brandon McCarthy vs. Mike Foltynewicz
Friday: Alex Wood vs. Jaime Garcia (or maybe Aaron Blair?)
Saturday: Rich Hill vs. Julio Teheran
Sunday: Clayton Kershaw vs. Sean Newcomb (L)
Series schedule
Thursday, 7:10 p.m. (SportsNet LA)
Friday, 7:10 p.m. (SportsNet LA)
Saturday, 6:10 p.m. (SportsNet LA)
Sunday, 1:10 p.m. (SportsNet LA)