Dodgers-Reds Pregame 7/20

Dodgers:

R. Furcal

R. Martin

M. Ramirez

A. Ethier

C. Blake

J. Loney

M. Kemp

J. Castro

J. Schmidt

Reds:

W. Taveras CF

J. Hariston, jr. SS

J. Votto 1B

B.Phillips 2B

L. Nix LF

E. Encarnacion 3B

C. Dickerson RF

R. Hanigan C

M. Owings P

Obviously the story is Jason Schmidt takes the mound tonight for the Dodgers after a 2 year absence because of shoulder surgery. This is the opening game of a 3 game series, Schmidt was 2-0 with a 4.18 era in 6 appearances (5 starts) for Triple-A this year. Schmidt is 4-2 with a 5.27 era in his career against the Reds. Reds have lost 9 straight games against the dodgers at dodger stadium. Kemp looks to continue his recent tear, He is a .317 hitter against the Reds lifetime but he is only 1-5 against tonights starter Micah Owings, who is 6-9 with a 4.94 era on the year. Scott Elbert was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Schmidt on the roster. Also Hudson is not in the lineup tonight, but he will be able to pinch hit and he will be back in the lineup tuesday.