BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series. Los Angeles has a 65-47 record overall and a 35-21 record at home. The Dodgers are 47-9 in games when they out-hit their opponents.

After a nine-game road trip in three cities, the Dodgers will return home to play their first game at Dodger Stadium in 12 days on Monday night, hosting the Cardinals in Los Angeles. This is the second series this season between the longtime National League rivals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to bolster their bullpen and have reportedly reached out to the St. Louis Cardinals about closer Ryan Helsley.

Dylan Cease allowed one hit over five innings, Jake Cronenworth and Ramon Laureano homered and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3.

The Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to play the Dodgers on Monday. Sonny Gray (10-5, 4.38 ERA ) will start for St. Louis against Los Angeles RHP Tyler Glasnow (1-1,

Dylan Cease struck out 9 in 5.0 shutout innings to beat the Cardinals in his first start since the trade deadline.