The Dodgers (63-46) wrap up their road trip in Tampa when they face the Rays (54-56) at Steinbrenner Field for a three-game series. Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 3.62 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) starts the series opener Friday for the Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer and doubled in two runs, Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings, and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-0 win on Friday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays enter a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing three straight games. Tampa Bay is 54-56 overall and 31-28 in home games. Rays hitters are batting a collective .254, which ranks third in the AL.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in hot pursuit of another high-leverage relief pitcher at the trade deadline. While the team is excited to have Blake Treinen back in the fold, the right-hander's return is only one step to rebuilding one of the most expensive bullpens in baseball.

Seeing three closers with a combined 57 saves change teams could leave some fans feeling like the Dodgers came up short. As consolation prizes go, however, Stewart was a pretty good one.

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Dustin May took a clear stance with the team, which led to a surprising trade to the Boston Red Sox.