I'm always attracted getting a plus price with the superior starting pitcher. That's the case here with Drew Pomeranz facing lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Pomeranz is enjoying his breakthrough season with excellent command now of his highly effective curveball. He has a 2.65 ERA and has held foes to one earned run or fewer in half of his 16 starts.

Ryu is making his first start since 2014. He's been on a long comeback trail after suffering a torn labrum, which cost him all of last season. He was 1-2 with a 4.23 ERA in eight minor league starts. Ryu is going to be on a pitch count and the Dodgers' middle relief carries a high fatigue rating.

The Padres are 14-10 versus southpaws and playing well winning 10 of their last 16. They hit much better away from Petco Park, too. San Diego is averaging 6.7 runs during its last nine away games.