Playoff Bye Within Reach
Dodgers Sweep Giants as Magic Number Falls to Three for Playoff Bye
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The Dodgers could clinch the first-round bye as early as Sept. 23 through either of two combinations: winning their first two games against San Diego while Atlanta loses once to Cincinnati, or winning once while Atlanta loses its first two games.
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Even if the Braves win out, Los Angeles would need to go only 3-3 over its final six games to secure the bye, giving the Dodgers control of their own postseason destiny.
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Rookie Josue De Paula impressed during the Giants series, although his exact role on the Dodgers’ postseason roster remains uncertain.
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Emmet Sheehan provided a strong relief performance after Jack Dreyer’s spot start, allowing only one hit over 5⅓ innings and striking out nine against San Francisco.
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The Sept. 20 finale featured a Tommy Edman home run, while Kris Bubic was listed as the Dodgers’ pitcher in The Sporting Tribune’s game photo coverage.
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants in three games and followed up with a win over the San Diego Padres, pushing their magic number down to three for clinching a first-round playoff bye MLB Sources. The Dodgers can secure this valuable rest as soon as September 23, depending on their remaining games against San Diego and how the Atlanta Braves perform against Cincinnati MLB Sources.
Dodgers Control Playoff Destiny With Two Clear Paths
Los Angeles can clinch the bye in two ways MLB Sources. First: win both of their next two games against San Diego while Atlanta loses once to Cincinnati. Second: win just one game while Atlanta loses both of its first two games. Even if the Braves run the table, the Dodgers only need to go 3-3 over their final six games to secure the bye MLB Sources.
De Paula Shines as Rookie Impresses During Giants Sweep
Rookie pitcher Josue De Paula turned heads during Los Angeles' three-game sweep of San Francisco The Sporting Tribune. His exact role on the Dodgers' postseason roster remains uncertain, but the young arm gave the team another option to consider as they prepare for October The Sporting Tribune.
Relief Pitching Provides Boost After Jack Dreyer's Start
Emmet Sheehan delivered a crucial relief performance following spot starter Jack Dreyer's appearance against the Giants The Sporting Tribune. Sheehan pitched 5⅓ innings while allowing just one hit and striking out nine batters, giving the Dodgers impressive depth on the mound as they head into the playoffs The Sporting Tribune.
Edman's Homer Lifts Dodgers in Final Game Against Giants
Tommy Edman provided the key offensive spark in Los Angeles' September 20 finale against San Francisco with a home run The Sporting Tribune. Kris Bubic took the mound for the Dodgers in the game, which wrapped up the three-game sweep and kept the team rolling toward the playoffs The Sporting Tribune.
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