Here's another where I am fine if we push. That Dodgers lineup is top-heavy as it is ... with Freddie Freeman out for personal reasons it's just that much weaker overall. Why is James Outman (.152) in a big-league lineup? When you can't hit your weight in MLB, well ... and Jason Heyward is hitting fifth today. LOL. All he is good for are extra-inning speeches.

This looks like it might be a difficult weekend for the Dodgers, much as their trip to Philadelphia a few weeks ago turned into a debacle and a three-game sweep for the Phils. Last night's 5-0 loss to Framber Valdez and the Houston relievers was ominous, especially minus Freddie Freeman, who remains out for this weekend. Roniel Blanco has been tough to beat all season for the the Astros at Minute Maid, where he has posted a 2.64 ERA in ten starts. Meanwhile, rookie hurler Justin Wrobleski seems to be capped at five innings max (if he can get that far) by Dave Roberts. Play Astros on Run Line