Alex Wood gets the start for the Dodgers on Saturday night against the Rockies at Coors Field, looking to continue his strong May.
After striking out 19 of 80 batters (23.8%) in April, Wood has 19 strikeouts in 42 batters faced (45.2%) in May, including a season-high 11 strikeouts on Monday against the Pirates, his second-highest total since joining the Dodgers.
Wood has been one of the most effective pitchers on the staff this season, both starting and in relief. In seven games, including five starts, Wood has a 2.