Overview

• The berth was secured when the Diamondbacks fell at home to the Phillies, ensuring the 86-67 Dodgers finish with a better record.
• Los Angeles’ run of playoff appearances since 2013 now matches the Yankees’ 1995–2007 stretch for the second-longest in MLB history, trailing only the Braves’ 15-year run.
• The NL West lead stretched to four games over the Padres, with reports citing a magic number of five to clinch another division title.
• Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead three-run blast for his 52nd homer, and Mookie Betts followed with his 20th in the same inning against the Giants.
• Clayton Kershaw made his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium to an extended ovation, as attention turns to a strong rotation, a healthier lineup, and an inconsistent bullpen heading into October.