The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the All Star break off three consecutive losses, but I think they'll be well up for this World Series rematch against the defending champion Boston Red Sox.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda (7-5, 3.76 ERA) who is 0-3 in his last six starts despite pitching rather well. He has allowed more than two runs in just two of those four starts and limited San Diego to three runs on four hits in 7 2/3 innings last time out.

The Red Sox turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (9-4, 4.65 ERA) who hasn't lost since June 9, despite allowing four runs or more in three of six starts during that stretch. Rodriguez has been inconsistent all season, and I expect the Dodgers to knock him around plenty tonight.

The Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.

10* play on LA Dodgers.