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The Dodgers try to start a new winning streak on Friday night against the Braves, and will send undefeated Alex Wood to the mound against his old team.
Wood has been fantastic at Dodger Stadium this season, posting a 1.55 ERA in 46⅓ innings, with 59 strikeouts and 11 walks. Contrast that to the road, where Wood has suffered in his 40⅓ innings, to the tune of a 1.56 ERA.
The Dodgers haven’t lost a Wood start since Apr. 26, winning his last 11 starts. Wood has picked up the victory in 10 of those starts with one no-decision, and enters Friday at 11-0 on the season.
Wood has yet to allow a run in July, covering two starts and 13 innings. He brings in a 15-inning scoreless streak into Friday night’s contest.
The Braves were reportedly close to trading Jaime Garcia to the Twins on Thursday night, but those talks have stalled and it appears Garcia will make his start on Friday night. Maybe.
Source: Jaime Garcia to the Twins is not a done deal. In fact, source said other teams are still talking to the Braves about Garcia.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 21, 2017
As of 12:30 p.m. in L.A., #Braves still planning to start Garcia tonight vs. Dodgers. Talks ongoing not just with Twins but others.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) July 21, 2017
Just to update, #Braves still talking to a number of clubs and there's "no deal" with #Twins on Jaime Garcia.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 21, 2017
The Dodgers will try to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time since dropping three straight from June 4-6.
Game info
Time: 7:10 p.m. PT
TV: SportsNet LA