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Astros start 3-game series with the Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for Los Angeles as Houston leans on Steven Okert and Ryan Weiss amid a long injury list.
The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday in Houston, with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles snapped a four-game skid with a 4-1 road win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, while the Houston Astros secured their second road series win of the season against the Boston Red Sox.
Both clubs contend with depleted pitching staffs, as each reports over 12 players on the injured list; rookie right-hander Ryan Weiss is expected to work as the bulk pitcher behind Steven Okert.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "You've just got to bow your neck and find a way to win," emphasizing the importance of securing victories regardless of performance quality.
Yordan Alvarez leads the Houston Astros with a.326 batting average and 12 home runs, while the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain a 10-5 record in games where they do not allow a home run.