Dodgers Clinch NL West with 5-Run Rally Against Padres

Los Angeles secures its 11th division title in 12 seasons but faces new injury concerns as playoffs approach.

The Dodgers defeated the Padres 7-2 at Dodger Stadium, highlighted by a five-run seventh inning.
Will Smith's two-run homer tied the game, followed by Shohei Ohtani's go-ahead RBI single and Mookie Betts' two-run single.
Freddie Freeman exited the game in the seventh inning with a rolled right ankle, adding to the team's injury woes.
The victory ensures the Dodgers a first-round bye in the playoffs, avoiding the wild-card round.
Despite a season marked by injuries and challenges, the Dodgers demonstrated resilience, securing their 41st comeback win of the year.