The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a disappointing showing against the Cincinnati Reds with back-to-back wins and now can clinch a series victory and overtake the St. Louis Cardinals for the second National League Wild Card spot.
Moreover, a win would pull the Dodgers even with the Colorado Rockies for first place in the NL West. However, the Rockies would have an opportunity to again pull a half-game ahead come Saturday night.
Rich Hill takes the mound with an opportunity to further aid the Dodgers’ efforts to reach the postseason. He’s facing the Cardinals for the first time this season and enters 8-5 with a 3.