Dodgers close in on NL West title with magic number at one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing clinching the National League West after defeating the Cincinnati Reds on September 15, 2026. Their magic number is now just one, following a surprise loss by the San Diego Padres to the Colorado Rockies. With eight games remaining, the Dodgers also aim for a top-two spot in the National League to secure a bye in the Wild Card round. They currently lead the Braves by 3.5 games and have a two-game gap over the Milwaukee Brewers as the postseason approaches.
- •Dodgers' magic number for NL West is one.
- •LA leads Braves by 3.5 games in NL standings.
- •Dodgers aim for top-two NL spot to avoid Wild Card.
- •Brewers trail Dodgers by two games.
- •Dodgers won against Reds on September 15.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers on Verge of NL West Clinch, Wild Card Bye Within Reach
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on the National League West and a first-round postseason bye as their title defense nears.
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