The Dodgers on Friday night face Christian Friedrich, the first left-handed starter they have faced in 11 games, and accordingly have loaded up on right-handed batters in their series opener against the Padres at Petco Park. Corey Seager is the only left-handed position player starting for Los Angeles on Friday.
The last time the Dodgers faced a southpaw starter was May 9 when Steven Matz of the Mets toed the rubber at Dodger Stadium, the only lefty starter the Dodgers have faced in their last 14 games.
Adrian Gonzalez is out of the lineup as expected for a fourth straight game on Friday night, still dealing with back tightness.