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Dodgers clinch NL West division title with 8-2 victory over Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:04 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Dodgers clinch NL West division title with 8-2 victory over Reds

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the National League West division title with an 8-2 win against the Cincinnati Reds on September 17, 2026. This victory clinches the division for the fifth consecutive year and the 13th in the last 14 seasons. Despite experiencing challenges earlier in the season, the Dodgers have seen players like Max Muncy and Kyle Tucker rebound in recent games. However, the team is managing injuries, including Shohei Ohtani's absence due to right biceps inflammation. The Dodgers will continue to address lineup and pitching concerns as the postseason approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers clinch NL West with 8-2 win over Reds.
•Max Muncy and Kyle Tucker contribute significantly to the victory.
•Shohei Ohtani is on the injured list with biceps inflammation.
•Dodgers manage lineup adjustments with postseason upcoming.
•This marks the fourth consecutive division title for the Dodgers.

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9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers win another division title, even if it didn’t follow the script

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The Dodgers were overwhelming favorites to win the National League West, and they did so in convincing fashion, clinching the division with a week and a half still remaining in the season, the second MLB team this season to already clinch a division. But it didn’t always go as planned. On Thursday in Cincinnati, the […]
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