With a win on Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will clinch a series victory over the Cincinnati Reds and keep pace with the red-hot Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles enters play three games behind Colorado in the National League West standings.
Alex Wood returns from the disabled list to make his first start since May 26. He missed two turns in the rotation due to inflammation in his left SC joint. Prior to the disabled list stint, Wood was among the most productive starting pitchers in May and earned NL Pitcher of the Month honors.
For the season, Wood holds a perfect 6-0 record and has pitched to a minuscule 1.