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Two of the top teams in MLB meet for a three-game interleague series as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Globe Life Field. The Rangers are tied for the best record in the American League while the Dodgers have the second-best record in the National League. The game will be broadcast on MLB Network at 8:05 p.m. ET.

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-hander Bobby Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, one day after he was rocked for six runs over three innings in his season debut.

At the end of the game, the Dodgers survived a scare with an 8-7 win despite jumping out to a 7-1 lead in the first inning. It was the first outing of the year for Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller, who was the top prospect in the organization previously.