The New York Mets have regained the NL East lead, as they've won their past seven games, which include sweeps over the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants. Now New York will try to extend its winning streak against another West Coast team,

Dodgers star Mookie Betts is expected to return to the team sometime Saturday night after missing a game due to a death in the family, manager Dave Roberts said.

BOSTON — The Red Sox and Dodgers game Sunday at Fenway Park will begin in a rain delay. A message on the ballpark Jumbotron says, “Today’s game will be delayed briefly due to weather in the area. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Further updates will be provided when available.”