Dodgers bring streak, stingy pitching into opener vs. Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have pitched better than any team in the majors through the first month of the season.

That does not bode well for a Chicago Cubs team that's currently scuffling at the plate.

The Dodgers eye a fourth consecutive victory Friday when they open a three-game road set at Chicago, trying to hand the Cubs a third straight defeat.

Los Angeles closed April with a 5-1 loss to Detroit on Saturday, then ou