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Dodgers try to close out April with a series sweep

LOS ANGELES —- The Dodgers will try to sweep the Phillies today in the conclusion of their three game series. Hyun-jin Ryu is making his fifth start of the season and he will go against right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who is making his major league debut.

Pivetta has had a strong start in 2017, in his three starts at Lehigh Valley in the International League he had allowed three runs, eight hits, walked two and struck out 24 in 19 innings pitched.

This will be the 51st time a starting pitcher has made his debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers.