There were moments in this game when it looked like the Astros could forget how to play good baseball, though. Framber Valdez wasn't at his best, although I wouldn't necessarily hold that home run from Miguel Rojas against him too much.

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The Dodgers (56-32) open a three-game series against the Astros (52-32) on the Fourth of July at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ben Casparius (6-2, 3.97 ERA, 1.129 WHIP) will take the ball as the opener for the Dodgers.