LOS ANGELES — The Monday interleague Los Angeles showdown between the Angels and Dodgers presents a story both short and long.
The short part belongs to starter Rich Hill, who is first up for the Dodgers in the four-game series that consists of games Monday and Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, then Wednesday and Thursday at Angel Stadium.
Hill (4-3, 4.73 ERA) is short on starts this season due to multiple trips to the disabled list because of blisters on his pitching hand, and he is making short starts when healthy.
The long part of the story is Ricky Nolasco (2-9, 5.