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Dodgers Vs. Tigers


The Los Angeles Dodgers have recovered from their slow start to win 10 of their last 11, and another victory Friday night may move them into a tie for first place.

The Detroit Tigers are already there.

Back-to-back wins to begin their road trip have given the Tigers a share of the AL Central lead, and they'll hope Dontrelle Willis can calm his control problems in the series opener at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers (23-18) spotted some of their rivals an early lead in the NL West, the division Los Angeles has won each of the last two years. But some brilliant pitching has brought manager Joe Torre's club quickly back into the race.

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