Cubs at Dodgers, 6:10PM PT, TV: SPNLA
It’s the Dodgers’ Korean import Hyun-Jin Ryu versus the Cubs’ Japanese import Tsuyoshi Wada this evening, an hour earlier than the usual start time. Ryu will be pitching on five days’ rest; when he does that he’s 11-2 with a 2.80 ERA. He’s 12-5 with a 3.44 ERA overall. Wada is a former Japan League MVP who spent two years in the Orioles’ farm system after nine years in the Japanese major leagues. This will be his third major league start; he got his first win against the Rockies on Monday, throwing seven innings of six-hit one-run ball while striking out six and walking only one.
In medical news, Paul Maholm tore the ACL in his right knee while covering first base last night; if he opts for surgery he’s probably out for the season. Adrian Gonzalez and Yasiel Puig are both day-to-day. Mattingly says Gonzalez will probably sit today’s game out and Puig will be available to pinch-hit.
Update: Paco Rodriguez has been called up to take Maholm’s spot on the roster.
Lineup:
Tonight's #Dodgers lineup:
Gordon, 2B
Turner, 1B
Ramirez, SS
Kemp, RF
Van Slyke, CF
Uribe, 3B
Crawford, LF
Butera, C
Ryu, P
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