Through seven innings, the theme of the game was the same as it had been all season. Unable to hit with runners in scoring position.
As the Dodgers headed into the eighth, they had stranded 11 runners on base. With two outs, and a runner on third, it appeared as if the Dodgers were prepared to strand their 12th.
On a 2-2 pitch, Machado hit a triple off the right field wall, giving LA a 6-5 lead.
A four-run ninth would give the Dodgers the 10-6 victory. With Saturday’s win over the Giants, the Dodgers have clinched themselves a postseason berth.