The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the National League-best Atlanta Braves for a highly anticipated three-game series starting Friday at 7:10 p.m. PT. This matchup promises to be a thrilling early-season showdown between two powerhouse teams.

The Braves, tied with the Chicago Cubs for the best record in the NL, arrive in Los Angeles with momentum, holding an eight-game lead atop the NL East. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are riding high after securing their first series win in nearly two weeks. They took two of three games from the Houston Astros on the road, erupting for eight runs in the opener and 12 more in the finale. Outfielder Andy Pages was the standout performer in the rubber match, smashing three home runs and making a spectacular catch in center field.

These two teams met in two three-game series last season, both early in the year, with the Dodgers winning five of six games. They'll look to continue that dominance at home.

For this series, the Dodgers are turning to the back end of their rotation. Friday's opener features Emmet Sheehan, who faces Cy Young contender Chris Sale. Sheehan has struggled early this season, posting a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through six starts, with a concerning drop in velocity as games progress.

Saturday's game pits Roki Sasaki against the recently returned Spencer Strider, a former Cy Young candidate. Strider has a rough 8.10 ERA in his sole start this season. Sasaki has also had a shaky start, with a 5.97 ERA through six outings, often thriving early but fading later in games.

The series finale on Sunday features Justin Wrobleski, who has been a bright spot in the rotation, taking on Bryce Elder. Wrobleski has been electric, boasting a 1.25 ERA and a perfect 5-0 record, arguably ranking as the Dodgers' second-best starter behind Shohei Ohtani. Both young pitchers are off to impressive starts, setting the stage for a compelling conclusion to the series.