Clayton Richard coming off his worst game of the season at Colorado will bounce back in this spot he should be fresh after throwing just 80 pitches. Richard who is 9-3 during his night starts with a 2.64 ERA this season. In 4 game starts in his carer h has a 3.57 ERA vs. the Dodgers which is nothing special, but note the Dodgers without Manny Ramirez are a different offense vs. LHP. Scoring just 3.56 runs per 9 at home vs. LHP in their last 10 just 2.68. Padres on the other hand have been better against Billingsley who has pitched well, but at home he has an ERA over 4 which just won't get it done with a slumping Dodgers offense. Note LA just 2-9 in their last 11 vs. the NL West. I like these odds with the Padres needing this game more.
