The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a spot in the playoffs for the 12th consecutive year after a dominant 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. This win also narrowed the Dodgers’ magic number to clinch the NL West title to six. They currently lead the Milwaukee Brewers by 2 1/2 games in the race for the NL’s No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the postseason, holding a four-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the division.
The New York Yankees and Brewers were the first teams to secure playoff berths, followed by the Cleveland Guardians. The Dodgers have consistently reached at least 90 wins in each of the past 11 full seasons, with their only non-division title coming in 2021 when they finished one game behind the NL West champion San Francisco Giants. Despite their consistent success, the Dodgers have only claimed one World Series title during this period, which was in the shortened 2020 season.
Shohei Ohtani, the star slugger for the Dodgers who made history by hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season, had an exceptional performance in the game against the Marlins. Ohtani drove in 10 runs, becoming the first player in the franchise to achieve this feat. The victory also marked Ohtani’s first postseason appearance in his career after signing a lucrative deal with the Dodgers last December.
Following the game, a brief celebration took place in the clubhouse before the team quickly shifted their focus to upcoming games. The Dodgers will return to Los Angeles for a series against the Colorado Rockies, followed by another series against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of finishing strong in the regular season while also savoring the achievements along the way.
As the Dodgers gear up for their playoff run, they remain determined to make a deep postseason push and aim for a successful conclusion to their challenging and rewarding season.
