Yusei Kikuchi vs. Walker Buehler, 7:10pm
Yes, the M’s and Dodgers enter play tonight with identical 18-17 records, just as we assumed when the season started. That the M’s are in this position is nothing short of miraculous, given the fact that half of their everyday line-up is hitting below .160 and their rotation’s been hit by both opposing batters and injuries. For the Dodgers, this record is perhaps even more miraculous, given the talk about the club taking aim at the all-time wins-in-a-season record. The M’s are at 18-17 despite having the 21st-ranked pitching staff and the 27th-best position players.