The Dodgers (96-55) need a win in Philly and a D-backs loss in San Diego to clinch their fifth straight National League West title. Should L.A. stave off the series loss to the Phillies on Wednesday, their champagne celebration will have to wait until the Arizona-San Diego game concludes (6:10 PM PT start time). Although clinching at home would be ideal, they need to wrap it up and get it done at this point.
Alex Wood (15-3, 2.69, 3.23) will try to lower the Dodgers’ magic number to 1 and give the Dodgers a reason to stick around the clubhouse after the game to watch the D-backs and Padres.