Rockies at Dodgers, 7:10PM PT, TV: SPNLA
The Rockies send out right-handed Jordan Lyles (3-0, 3.04 ERA) to start against the Dodgers’ right-hander Josh Beckett (0-0, 2.57). Lyles has only started once at Dodger Stadium, in 2011. He was shelled, giving up seven runs on seven hits including three home runs in 5 1/3 innings.
The Dodgers are 5-7 at home overall and 3-4 on this home stand. The Phillies came in under .500 at 8 – 10 and left even at 11 -11. The Rockies come in at 12 – 11 and one game behind the Dodgers. The Dodgers need to win two of three just to break even on this home stand.
Lineup when available.
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 25, 2014
Notice that Crawford is hitting sixth. Here’s Mattingly’s reasoning.