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Dodgers Open May With Six-Game Road Trip
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin May with a six-game road trip, starting with a series against the St. Louis Cardinals and followed by games against the Houston Astros. They currently lead the National League West Division with a 20-11 record, the second-best in MLB.
Key points
- Dodgers start a six-game road trip in May
- First series against St. Louis Cardinals
- Second series against Houston Astros
- Dodgers lead NL West with a 20-11 record
- Second-best record in MLB
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After taking Thursday off, the Los Angeles Dodgers are hitting the road.
On Friday, the Dodgers open a three-game series at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. Then, they'll head to Daikin Park for another three-game series against the Houston Astros.
The Dodgers hold a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League West Division with a 20-11 overall record. As far as MLB overall goes, the Dodgers have the second-best record in all of baseball. Los Angeles is tied with Cincinnati and the New York Yankees at that mark.
Who has the best overall record in MLB at this time? The Atlanta Braves, who are 22-10 and hold a 6 1/2-gamne lead over Miami in the National League East Division.
Los Angeles has lost two straight games and is 5-5 in its last 10 games. On the road right now, the Dodgers have an 8-5 record while going 12-6 at the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium.
Entering Friday's series, the Dodgers have a plus-22 run differential at this point. The Cardinals are 18-13, sitting in third place in the National League Central Division. As for the Astros, they're 12-20 after splitting a Thursday doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles.
Q&A
What teams are the Dodgers playing during their six-game road trip?
The Dodgers are playing the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros during their six-game road trip.
What is the Dodgers' current record in the MLB?
The Dodgers have a 20-11 overall record, which is the second-best in all of baseball.
How does the Dodgers' record compare to the San Diego Padres?
The Dodgers hold a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League West Division.
When does the Dodgers' road trip start and end?
The Dodgers' road trip starts on Friday with a series against the Cardinals and ends after three games against the Astros.