The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a scorching start against their own league, boasting a perfect record against National League opponents. That flawless mark is safe for now, as their schedule takes another turn into American League territory this weekend.

This early-season trend is by design, with the Dodgers' slate heavily featuring AL clubs. They opened their home schedule by hosting the Cleveland Guardians and just wrapped up a thrilling World Series rematch against the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border. The interleague tour continues at Dodger Stadium starting Friday, as the reigning champion Texas Rangers come to town for a marquee weekend series.

These matchups are a staple of the modern MLB calendar. Since the schedule reformatting in 2023, every team now faces all 29 others each season, making interleague play a constant feature. With 48 games—nearly a third of the season—dedicated to these cross-league battles, fans get must-see drama like championship rematches and rare superstar showdowns all year long.

As the Dodgers gear up to face another AL powerhouse, it sparks the classic fan debate: is interleague play a hit or a miss? Love it or not, National League purists can take heart. After this series with Texas, the Dodgers dive back into familiar NL rivalries for their next six series, with interleague action not returning until May.