What happened: The Los Angeles Dodgers signaled the start of their home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with their traditional pre-game announcement. The interleague clash at Dodger Stadium features a meeting between two of the winningest teams in baseball as the June schedule continues.
Why it matters: The Los Angeles Dodgers (45-27) enter the set with a seven-game lead in the NL West, while the Rays (41-27) sit just one game back of the Yankees in the AL East. This series is widely viewed as a potential October preview, pitting the Dodgers' high-powered offense against a disciplined Tampa Bay rotation.
By the numbers: Dodgers: 45-27 (1st in NL West); Rays: 41-27 (2nd in AL East). Justin Wrobleski (2.95 ERA) faces Drew Rasmussen (2.71 ERA).
What to watch: Shohei Ohtani is slated to start as DH tonight despite knee inflammation, while Tommy Edman is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday.