While the Los Angeles Dodgers have won a franchise-record five consecutive National League West titles, Tuesday night marked their first time clinching home-field advantage through the NL Championship Series during that stretch.
The Dodgers wrapped up the best record in the NL for the first time since 2009. “It’s very significant,” manager Dave Roberts said of his team’s latest accomplishment. “It’s a byproduct of us winning a lot of games, we’ve turned things around.
“At home, being in front of home fans in a particular series, more at home than away, it’s an advantage for us.