The Los Angeles Dodgers and their Divisional Race
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team that plays in the National League West division. They have a long and successful history and are one of the most successful teams in the National League. This season, the Dodgers are aiming to win their division for the seventh time in the last ten years.
What is the National League West?
The National League West is one of the six divisions in Major League Baseball. It is made up of five teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres. The division was formed in 1969 and since then, the Dodgers have won the division title 16 times.
How Have the Dodgers Been Doing in 2019?
The Dodgers have been on an impressive run in 2019. As of writing, they are the top team in the division with a record of 79-41. They are 13 games clear of the second place team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have been playing very well, and their success has been largely thanks to their strong starting pitching and their powerful offense.
What Would It Take for the Dodgers to Clinch the Division?
In order for the Dodgers to clinch the division, they would have to have a lead of at least 10 games over the second place team. This means that the Dodgers would need to have a record of 91-49 or better. As of writing, the Dodgers are 12 games away from clinching the division.
What is the Remaining Schedule for the Dodgers and the Other Teams in the Division?
The Dodgers have a remaining schedule of 43 games. Of those 43 games, 25 are against divisional opponents. They have seven games against the Giants, six games against the Rockies, six games against the Diamondbacks, and six games against the Padres.
The other teams in the division have a remaining schedule of 44 games. The Giants have 24 games against divisional opponents, the Rockies have 22 games against divisional opponents, the Diamondbacks have 22 games against divisional opponents, and the Padres have 22 games against divisional opponents.
What Are the Dodgers’ Chances of Clinching the Division?
The Dodgers have an excellent chance of clinching the division. They have a lead of 13 games over the second place team, and have a remaining schedule of 43 games against relatively weak opponents. If the Dodgers can win just 15 of their remaining 43 games, they will clinch the division.
The other teams in the division have a much tougher road ahead. They all have a much tougher remaining schedule and will have to win a lot more games in order to catch up to the Dodgers. It is unlikely that any of them will be able to catch up to the Dodgers, barring a major collapse.
What Would Happen if the Dodgers Clinch the Division?
If the Dodgers clinch the division, they will be crowned the National League West champions and will earn a spot in the playoffs. They will also gain home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs and will be able to choose their opponent.
The other teams in the division will have their playoff hopes dashed, as only the team with the best record will make the playoffs. However, the teams in the division will still have a chance to earn a Wild Card spot, which will be determined by the overall record of the team.
What Would Happen if the Dodgers Don’t Clinch the Division?
If the Dodgers don’t clinch the division, the second place team in the division will earn a spot in the playoffs. The second place team will also have home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs and will be able to choose their opponent.
The other teams in the division will still have a chance to earn a Wild Card spot, which will be determined by the overall record of the team. The Wild Card teams will be determined at the end of the season and will play each other in a one-game playoff to determine the Wild Card winner.
Have the Dodgers Clinch Their Division Yet?
No, the Dodgers have not yet clinched their division. They have a 13-game lead over the second place team and have a remaining schedule of 43 games. If the Dodgers can win just 15 of their remaining 43 games, they will clinch the division.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on an impressive run in 2019 and have been playing very well. They currently have a 13-game lead over the second place team and have a remaining schedule of 43 games. If they can win just 15 of those games, they will clinch the division and be crowned the National League West champions.
The other teams in the division have a much tougher remaining schedule and will have to win a lot more games in order to catch up to the Dodgers. It is unlikely that any of them will be able to catch up to the Dodgers, barring a major collapse.
The Dodgers have not yet clinched the division but are in a very good position to do so. Once they do, they will be crowned the National League West champions and will earn a spot in the playoffs.