A bit better lately on the mound for Shohei Ohtani, up to his best effort since returning to pitching duties in last Wednesday's win over the Reds, allowing just one run and 2 hits in 5 IP, along with 9 Ks. Keeping the Bucs in check would be no surprise, though we are a bit reluctant to recommend an LA win, given Pittsburgh continues to battle and the Dodgers, whose form has been back-and-forth for two-plus months, have now lost 3 of 4 after last night's 9-7 setback. Bucs rookie Braxton Ashcraft has also been coming around in recent weeks, and enters tonight having allowed just 2 ER across 15 2/3 IP in his last three starts (1.15 ERA). Play Dodgers-Pirates Under.