The Dodgers beat up on the Giants in their last two games and now face the Cubs in a double header on Saturday. Anderson starts today. He has pitched well, if not for length (4 to 5 innings per start), but has the support of a very good bullpen behind him.

The Cubs, who have not been effective lately, will start Daniel Norris today. Norris hasn’t started a game in years, and is pitching with an elevated ERA this season. I’m not sure if he is going as a Rays-style opener today, or if more innings are expected of him. The Cubs’ bullpen has not been great lately (4.50+ ERA L5) nor have they been getting length from their starters, so chances are there will be slim pickings in the pen for the 2nd game of the double-header.

The Cubs were up at the top in offense, but have slipped considerably in recent games The Dodgers now have the edge over them in offense. Take the Dodgers, in a little doubt situation, to win.