The Dodgers have won six of their last eight games. The Cubs have won seven of their last nine.
Both clubs played some sluggish baseball earlier in the year, but as the Cubs come to Dodger Stadium for a weekend series, both appear to be rounding into form for a rematch of the 2016 National League Championship Series. The Cubs took two of three at Wrigley Field in April.
The Dodgers set up their three most reliable pitchers for this weekend. Alex Wood will make his eighth start of the season.