Previewing the road trip

The Dodgers went 5-11 on the recent homestand and will now head out to visit Boston and Philadelphia for an abbreviated road trip.  Boston has won 6 straight and are 8-2 over their last 10 games.  

Boston first baseman Buck Jordan had an effective month of May.  He hit .390 in 105 at-bats.  Boston had good pitching this past month as well.  Starter Huck Betts went 4-1 with a 0.84 ERA.  Boston had a 3.41 team ERA for May

The Phillies have struggled mightily this year.  They currently stand at 10-33.  Their pitching has been horrible with a 5.78 team ERA.