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Dodgers pursue playoff spot against Reds with potential clinch today

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Dodgers pursue playoff spot against Reds with potential clinch today

Summary

The Dodgers face the Reds in Cincinnati on September 14. A victory would secure Los Angeles a playoff berth. If the Dodgers lose, they can still clinch if the Padres lose to the Rockies and the Diamondbacks lose to the Marlins later in the day. Currently, the Dodgers are in second place in the NL West, holding a significant lead over the Padres in the wild card race. Their magic number to win the division is four, and they have already clinched the season series against San Diego.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers open series against Reds in Cincinnati on September 14.
•A win secures Dodgers a playoff spot.
•If they lose, they still have playoff scenarios with Padres and Diamondbacks results.
•Dodgers currently sit in second in the NL West, nine games ahead of Padres.
•Dodgers have a magic number of four to win the division.

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6:22 PMYahoo Sports — How Dodgers can clinch playoff spot today

What they're saying

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The Dodgers open a series against the Reds in Cincinnati on Monday, and can clinch a playoff berth with a win. If the Dodgers lose to the Reds, they can also clinch a playoff berth on Monday with both a Padres loss to the Rockies at Coors Field and a Diamondbacks loss to the Marlins […]
— Yahoo Sports

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