6/1/2023 0 Comments Dodgers magic number 2019When the playoffs and the NL West finally are clinched, a big party probably won't ensue. The Dodgers held a quiet clubhouse celebration after Sunday's game before learning of the error. "I've been on some teams early in my career that didn't have this opportunity, so I definitely feel fortunate to be a part of an organization that cares about winning and puts winning first." ![]() "I don't think it's anything you can take for granted," Turner said. Once the Dodgers officially clinch, he will be part of a postseason team for the ninth straight season, something he highly appreciates. Veteran third baseman Justin Turner hit two homers - one a grand slam - and drove in five runs. Los Angeles thought it had become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season with an 11-2 rout of the Padres on Sunday. They could wrap up the NL West as soon as Tuesday. The Dodgers (96-43) still have a magic number of two to clinch the division title due to their 20-game lead over the second-place San Diego Padres. ![]() With a victory, they also will move closer to securing the National League West championship. ![]() A win, or a Milwaukee Brewers loss, will get them in. Now, on Monday night, they will look to clinch a postseason berth - again - when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Phoenix. The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they had secured their 10th consecutive playoff appearance on Sunday, but Major League Baseball acknowledged that an error in calculating tiebreaker situations left the Dodgers still a game short.
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