Melvin will deploy his three best starters to close out the first half. On Friday, two-time All-Star Logan Webb will face Dustin May on Friday to begin the series. On Sunday, fellow All-Stars Robbie Ray and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will battle before they both head to Atlanta for the Midsummer Classic.

Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-1.

Announcers: Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network. Yes, the Brewers broadcast is available on Channel 180 on July 7, Channel 182 on July 8 and Channel 177 on July 9. The Dodgers broadcast is available on the Sirius XM app.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered five runs in the first inning and posted the worst performance of his MLB career during a loss to the Brewers Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto ties his MLB career high vs. the Chicago White Sox in a solid outing Tuesday night in L.A.

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"Initially, I thought Dodgers No. 10 prospect and right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso was a good choice for the Royals to acquire in exchange for Lugo. But the Royals need more offense, so it might be more prudent for them to get two hitter prospects -- even if they are lower rated -- in return for their veteran starter."