Dodgers at Padres
One day after recording the first combined no-hitter in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their three-game series against the San Diego Padres in Monterrey, Mexico on Saturday. Walker Buehler and three relievers opened the series with the Dodgers’ 23rd no-hitter in Friday's 4-0 victory.
Chris Taylor and Kike Hernandez homered for Los Angeles, which has allowed a total of three runs during its three-game winning streak. The Dodgers will be without left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu until at least the All-Star break due to a severe groin strain, but Buehler already has proven to be a capable replacement, giving up a total of two runs over 16 innings in his first three starts. The Padres have dropped 12 of their last 16 games and clearly miss Wil Myers, who landed on the disabled list for the second time this season last week with a strained left oblique. Eric Hosmer had his five-game hitting streak come to an end Friday, while Jose Pirela went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts from the leadoff spot.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS San Diego
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (2-2, 3.76 ERA) vs. Padres RH Bryan Mitchell (0-3, 6.07)
Maeda struggled with his command in Sunday’s 4-2 loss to San Francisco after entering the game with a total of six walks in his first five starts. The 30-year-old exited after allowing four runs on five hits - including a three-run homer by Evan Longoria in the opening frame - and four walks in six innings. Maeda worked 5 2/3 frames and notched the win against San Diego on April 18, improving to 4-3 with a 4.72 ERA in 10 career games (nine starts) versus the Padres.
Mitchell still is seeking his first win as a Padre after giving up four runs over 4 2/3 innings in Monday’s 14-2 loss to the New York Mets. The 27-year-old has failed to impress since being acquired from the New York Yankees during the offseason, issuing 23 walks over 29 2/3 frames in his first six starts. “I think I’ve made improvements,” Mitchell told reporters. “The numbers may not reflect that, but I can tell the ball’s coming out of my hand better and the pitches are better.”
WALK-OFFS
1. The Dodgers are hopeful that LHP Rich Hill (finger) will be available to start Sunday's series finale.
2. San Diego recalled INF Javier Guerra from Triple-A El Paso.
3. The Dodgers optioned LHP Edward Paredes to Oklahoma City and recalled INF-OF Breyvic Valera from the Triple-A club.