NL West Standings: Dodgers Approach Playoff Clinch
Current NL West Standings Overview
The Dodgers are inching closer to their 12th consecutive postseason berth, eyeing their third straight National League West title and 11th divisional crown over the past dozen years. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman highlighted both regular season and postseason aspirations, stating, "The ultimate goal is to win the World Series."
Dodgers Magic Number Explained
As of September 16, the Dodgers stand at 89 wins and 61 losses (.594), while their nearest rivals, the Padres and D-backs, trail with records of 86-65 (.570) and 83-67 (.553), respectively. The Dodgers’ magic number to clinch the division is currently set at 9. This statistic means the Dodgers need nine combined wins from their games or losses by the Padres and D-backs.
Key Matchups Ahead
- The Dodgers previously faced the Padres and lost seven of ten matchups this season, giving San Diego the tiebreaker advantage.
- Los Angeles holds the season series over the D-backs, 7-6, thus obtaining the tiebreaker.
- If standings remain tight, the division winner will be determined by performance against the other competing teams.
Playoff Scenario Breakdown
Looking towards playoffs, the current standings show:
- Phillies: 90-60 (.600)
- Dodgers: 89-61 (.593)
- Brewers: 87-63 (.580)
To clinch a bye into the NLDS, the Dodgers must focus on securing a magic number of 10 over the Brewers. As the competition intensifies, each game remains crucial.
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