The Los Angeles Dodgers were just one out away from claiming the series-opener Friday night but the Halos worked some late magic to come back and win the game 3-2. I don't think they'll be in a position for a late comeback tonight with inexperienced right-hander Deck McGuire (0-1, 7.56 ERA) on the mound. The 29 year old allowed five runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings of an 8-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles his last time out in his first start of the season.

The Dodgers turn to Ross Stripling (6-2, 2.27 ERA) who's ERA is seventh best in the majors among pitchers with at least 12 starts. They're 7-2 in Stripling's last 9 starts and 11-3 in their last 14 games following a loss.

I expect a fired up Dodgers team to win this game by at least two runs.

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