The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to continue their weekend showdown with the Atlanta Braves this Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled an hour earlier than Friday's contest.
All eyes will be on the mound as Blake Snell makes his highly anticipated return from the injured list. In a move that adds extra drama to the evening, Snell will start on his own bobblehead night—a fitting celebration for the star pitcher. Instead of making another rehab start with Ontario, the Dodgers have decided he's ready to face a tough Braves lineup.
Opposing Snell will be Atlanta's Spencer Strider, who is making just his second start since returning from a left oblique strain that sidelined him for the first five-plus weeks of the season. Strider showed flashes of his dominant form last Sunday at Coors Field, striking out six batters, but he also struggled with command, allowing three runs and walking five over just 3 1/3 innings. The Dodgers will look to capitalize on any lingering rust.
Adding to the intrigue, the Dodgers are a perfect 2-0 this season when wearing their City Connect uniforms. They defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 on April 11 and followed that up with a 12-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on April 25. If the team dons the special threads again, history suggests it could be a good omen for the home crowd.
With two aces on the mound and the Dodgers' unbeaten City Connect streak on the line, Saturday night promises to be an electric atmosphere at Dodger Stadium.
