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Blue Jays Take on the Pirates in First of 3-Game Series
The Brewers enter 8-2 and the Dodgers 7-3, with both clubs dealing with long injury lists before the opener.
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 7:40 p.m. EDT to begin a three-game series, marking the first meeting this season between the two division leaders.
Los Angeles holds a 31-19 record overall, while Milwaukee enters with a 29-18 standing and maintains a 15-9 home record, positioning both as division frontrunners.
Pitcher Justin Wrobleski takes the mound for the Dodgers against Logan Henderson of the Brewers, with oddsmakers favoring Los Angeles at-114.
Both teams manage significant injuries, including Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff on the 15-Day IL and Los Angeles' Tyler Glasnow sidelined; the Dodgers rank fourth in the majors with 66 home runs.
Friday's contest marks the first seasonal meeting between these division leaders, with Milwaukee boasting a 20-6 record in games when recording at least eight hits.
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