The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have regained their edge as they try to solidify their hold on first place Friday when they hit the road to face the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series.

The heated rivals each have 16 games remaining in the regular season, which includes seven against each other. Following this weekend's series in the Bay Area, the teams have a four-game series next weekend in Los Angeles.

After stumbling on their last road trip -- losing the first five games at Pittsburgh and Baltimore -- the Dodgers have rebounded with a four-game winning streak led by impressive starting pitching. They led the National League West by three games prior to the San Diego Padres' game Thursday night.

The past week for the Dodgers has included a pair of no-hit bids that were das

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