DOdgers starter Grienke is red hot going 8-1 w/solid 2.56 ERA in his last 9 decisions.

The Dodgers are the hottest team in the major leagues, winning 18-of-21 since the All Star break.
Tampa has now lost three straight, and it doesn't get any easier as they face Zack Greinke tonight.

Grienke has been even sharper at home, with a record of 5-1, 2.56 ERA in nine starts in Los Angeles this season. Evan Longoria hasn't had much success versus Greinke, going 3-for-19 lifetime.


The Rays hand the ball to Roberto Hernandez, who has really struggled on the road this season. Hernandez (6-11, 4.75 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over just 4 2/3 innings in a no decision at home against the Giants his last time out. Five of his six wins this year have come at home, and his numbers on the road are not encouraging. He's 1-7 with a 5.71 ERA in nine starts away from Tropicana Field.

Hanley Ramirez came in to pinch hit for the Dodgers last night, and he should make his return to the lineup Saturday. With Ramirez and Puig both hitting better than .350, the Rays pitching staff will have their hands full.

Take the LA Dodgers this afternoon.