While the Dodgers and to a lesser extent, the new, improved Paderes are hitting the ball hard at the moment, the pitching has also been excellent. The Padres' starter Clevinger's last three starts have been spot on. He has shown great control while giving up just 4 runs over his last 20 innings pitched. He matches up against lefty Andrew Heaney who has been on the IL for much of the year, but when he has pitched, he has been exceptional with an ERA of 0.77 for the season. His starts are short as he builds up his arm strength, but with a bullpen like the Dodgers' (2.27 ERA L15 games), it is hardly an obstacle.

In spite of all the big bats on these two teams, the Padres and Dodgers have a history of frequent low scoring games. Saturday's total is generous. Both starters have been excellent and the relief pitching on both sides has been light-out of late. Take Saturday's total to go under. 9*.