If the Los Angeles Dodgers hope to continue their momentum in advance of a key series that could go a long way toward deciding the National League West, they have the right pitcher lined up for Wednesday night.
Los Angeles will send its shiny new toy in Max Scherzer to the mound in the series finale against the visiting Atlanta Braves. From there, the Dodgers will head north for a three-game series against the West-leading San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers' 3-2 comeback victory over the Braves on Tuesday -- combined with the Giants' 6-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers -- means Los Angeles is just a half-game behind San Francisco.