The Los Angeles Dodgers lost in extra innings last night to the Los Angeles Angels, 5-4. Today the two teams meet again in a matinée at the Ravine for the final game before the break. The Dodgers will send the best they have to the rubber, southpaw Clayton Kershaw. Is Kershaw back to his true form? I would say so. In his last 3 turns, he is 2-0, with a 1.59 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP. Kershaw has dominated Trout and company. The Dodgers are 5-0 in his last 5 starts against the Halos and 4-0 in his last 4 turns against them at home. Pitching has been an issue for the Angels and they will reach into the barrel today to send Deck McGuire to the hill. McGuire is 0-1, with a 6.10 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in 20-2/3 innings of work, which is not good. The Angles are just 4-13 in their last 17 games against lefties so it could be a long day for them.
TODAY’S PICK: LOS ANGELES DODGERS