The Dodgers took two of three games against the rival Giants, and now complete their homestand with another tough test, facing the best team in baseball, the Cubs, for three games.
While the Dodgers have spent their time after the All-Star break gradually climbing back to the top in the National League West, Chicago has been busy eliminating any doubt who is the NL favorite in 2016.
The Cubs are 28-10 since the break, and have allowed a scant 2.87 runs per contest during that span.
The Cubs have outscored opponents by 78 runs since the All-Star break.