LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers hit the less-forgiving part of their schedule beginning Friday night, with 17 straight days with a game, and 26 games in the next 27 days. Their already-thin starting rotation will be tested even more, with no off days to help maneuver the chorus of fill-ins from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
A pair of arms recently up from the minors get the call to open the Dodgers' weekend series against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Here is a look at the pitching matchups for the three games.