Atlanta at Los Angeles

It took a long time for the Dodgers to play to the level of talent they possess. They have finally passed the San Francisco Giants, as they now own a two game lead in the NL West. Josh Beckett has been a strong contributor in the LA rotation, pitching as good as he has in years. Beckett has endured an injury-plagued few years that limited him to seven wins the last two seasons, but has six on the season, while pitching to a 2.52 ERA. Aaron Harang has pitched very well himself, but has had little success in LA as he owns a 3-7 lifetime record vs. the Dodgers in LA. The Dodgers have come out smoking, as they own a 43-19 record in their last 62 series openers and measure in at 18-8 in their last 26 when following an off day. Play on LA in this one.