Dodgers: Billingsley says injury ‘doesn’t seem too serious’

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Chad Billingsley, who strained his left hamstring in the sixth inning of the Dodgers’ 9-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, will be examined this morning.

‘I doesn’t seem too serious,’ said Billingsley, who was charged with one earned run in the first six innings of the 12-inning loss at Dodger Stadium.

Because the Dodgers had to use six relievers, Manager Joe Torre hinted they might have to make some roster moves.

‘We have to make some decisions for tomorrow,’ Torre said.

One of the decisions the Dodgers face concerns their starter for the series finale Sunday. Scheduled starter Scott Elbert pitched the 12th inning and was pounded for four runs.

Asked whether Elbert will be scratched, Torre replied, ‘My guess is yes.’

-- Dylan Hernandez