The Dodgers and San Diego Padres enter their final series of 2024 with control of their own destiny. Both teams have a crack at winning the National League West.
For the Padres (90-66), the task is quite a bit more difficult. The Dodgers (93-63) have a three-game advantage with only six regular season games remaining. Still, a series sweep by the Padres would leave the two teams tied atop the division — a nightmare scenario for a Dodgers team that’s been in first place all season.
So, how did the Padres get here? And should the Dodgers be worried?