The Dodgers go for their seventh straight win Friday night in the series opener at PNC Park. Nick Tepesch is set to make his Dodger debut after being promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Pittsburgh has lost their last three games to the N.L. West leading Giants, and the Dodgers remain six games back of their rivals despite winning eight of their last nine.
Yasiel Puig‘s flying slide into home in Wednesday night’s unforgettable 4-3 walk-off win against the Nationals was symbolic of the current Dodger winning streak. With a fired up offense including a Justin Turner hot streak and the return of Puig, the Dodgers have suddenly been able to find success in one-run games.