Blake Snell Set to Start for Dodgers, Eyes Extended Scoreless Streak and High Strikeout Projection

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell is slated to start on Friday against the San Diego Padres. He enters the game having thrown 12 consecutive scoreless innings over his last two starts, including a six-inning shutout performance against the Padres last Thursday. SportsLine projects Snell to exceed 5.5 strikeouts, noting he has averaged seven strikeouts per start since returning in August after missing the season's first four months. If he keeps the Padres scoreless, he will tie his career-best streak of three straight scoreless outings.