Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 7:05 PM on SNLA, ROOT

PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles Dodgers - Beckett, J (6-5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Worley, V (2-1)

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Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field behind Josh Beckett as they square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Vance Worley. Beckett makes his 18^th start as Worley makes his 6^th start and 7^th appearance.

Josh Beckett got the win in his last outing and that took his record to 6 - 5 with a 2.26 ERA. In that victory, Beckett threw 5 shutout innings and allowed just 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 2 batters. Beckett is reportedly suffering from a torn labrum and 2 cysts in his hip, but he expects to pitch through those injuries for the rest of the season. Last season, Beckett went 0 -5 with a 5.19 ERA in 8 starts.

In 2013, Beckett didn't face the Pirates but he has a start against them this season. In that outing, Beckett took the loss after allowing just 2 runs and 5 hits (including a home run) in 5 innings of work.

Vance Worley didn't factor in the decision his last time out and that held his record at 2 - 1 with a 3.38 ERA. In his last outing, Worley allowed 2 runs on 4 hits (including a home run) in just 2 innings of work. Worley has only been back in the Majors a little over a month and has shown some decent stuff to help a Pittsburgh rotation that was in need of an extra arm. Last season, Worley posted a record of 1 - 5 with a 7.21 ERA in 10 starts for the Minnesota Twins.

Last season, Worley didn't face the Dodgers and he has only faced 7 of the Los Angeles hitters in the past. Justin Turner has the most experience against Worley, going 4 for 10 with 3 RBIs.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

Los Angeles Dodgers are 47-49-4 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Los Angeles Dodgers is 0.5

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

Pittsburgh Pirates are 44-47-7 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Pittsburgh Pirates is 0

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

07/20/14 SS Hanley Ramirez Hand questionable
07/20/14 RF Yasiel Puig Hand questionable
07/06/14 3B Erisbel Arruebarrena Hip 15-day DL (7/5)
06/18/14 P Chad Billingsley Elbow 60-day DL (3/19), out for season
06/15/14 3B Chone Figgins Quad 15-day DL (6/14)
06/07/14 P Chris Withrow Elbow 60-day DL (5/21)
03/27/14 P Onelki Garcia Elbow 60-day DL (3/14)
03/27/14 P Scott Elbert Elbow 60-day DL (2/8)

Pittsburgh Pirates

07/20/14 LF Starling Marte Head questionable
07/08/14 P Gerrit Cole Side 15-day DL (7/5)
07/06/14 SS Clint Barmes Groin 15-day DL (6/30)

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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