Rays-Dodgers preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their sights on the San Francisco Giants again and possibly overtaking them atop the National League West standings. After taking two of three in a weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals to cap a 5-4 road trip, the Dodgers begin a five-game homestand with a two-game set beginning Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays. A first-inning grand slam by Adrian Gonzalez highlighted Sunday's 9-6 victory over the Cardinals and allowed Los Angeles (56-44) to cut NL West-leading San Francisco's lead to three games, down from 6 1/2 at the All-Star break.