US EditionDodgers Overcome Another Bullpen Breakdown, Close in on NL West Title
Tommy Edman’s 11th-inning single secured the Dodgers’ win, reducing their magic number to one as they chase a 12th NL West title in 13 years, sources said.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers moved closer to clinching the NL West with an 11-inning, 5-4 win Wednesday night, putting their magic number at 1.
- Amid postseason pressure, the Dodgers chase another NL West title, while the D-backs fight for a final wild-card spot with four games remaining.
- Tommy Edman's late RBI single decided the game, delivering the tiebreaking run in the 11th as Freddie Freeman scored and Justin Wrobleski closed with his third career save.
- Because the Padres are idle Thursday, a Dodger win over Arizona is the lone early clinch option as the Dodgers own the tiebreaker versus San Diego and Arizona missed a chance to narrow wild-card gaps.
- Corbin Carroll's 30-30 season stood out even in defeat, and Arizona will start Zac Gallen against Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Thursday with playoff implications.
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11-inning win over D-backs leaves Dodgers on verge of NL West title
Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead singled in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved closer to their 12th National League West title in 13 seasons with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Wednesday.
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Dodgers overcome another bullpen breakdown, close in on NL West title
PHOENIX — Any movie set in a jungle has a scene where the heroes have to pick their way across a rickety rope bridge that threatens to give way at any moment. The Dodgers are living that each night. Andy Pages’ two-run home run in the fourth inning gave the Dodgers a lead Wednesday night. Those have been as fragile as the wood slats on that bridge lately. It did not hold – despite 1-2-3 innings from a pair of new relievers, Roki Sasaki and Clayt…
Dodgers bullpen blows another lead, but rallies in extra innings to beat D-Backs 5-4, lower magic number to one
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4. Justin Wrobleski secured the win by retiring...
Tommy Edman Out Of Dodgers Lineup For Potential NL West Clincher
The Los Angeles Dodgers have lowered their magic number for the National League West title to one entering the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, setting the stage for a potential celebration at Chase Field. However, they are doing so without Max Muncy and Tommy Edman in the lineup. Manager Dave Roberts said it was merely an off day for Muncy, though did pause while answering, suggesting a possible health issue. Muncy has played thr…
Mike Shildt rallies Padres to dethrone Dodgers in dramatic NL West pursuit
Mike Shildt rallies Padres to dethrone Dodgers in dramatic NL West pursuit As the San Diego Padres navigate the final stretch of the season, manager Mike Shildt is urging his team to channel their energy and determination into a fierce campaign to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West crown. A Call to Action Shildt has become the voice of motivation in the Padres’ clubhouse, emphasizing the importance of unity and focus as they chase …
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