Atlanta at Los Angeles

Let's not write the obituary for the defending champions just yet. Los Angeles has a star-studded roster with an offense that was fourth in the league in runs scored during the regular season, fifth in on-base percentage and seventh in slugging, while the pitching staff was No. 1 in team ERA (3.01). Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up 10 of his 15 home runs on the road and the Braves are 22-29 after scoring eight runs or more. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are 71-34 after a game where they had four or fewer hits, plus 106-51 at home versus an NL starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.250 or better. With the Dodgers on a 41-20 run against Atlanta, including 35-17 at Dodger Stadium, back the defending champs at home. Play Los Angeles.