The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team since the 1912 New York Giants to go 43-7 over a 50-game stretch, and now can complete a three-game sweep of the New York Mets. The series sweep would be the Dodgers’ MLB-leading 15th this season.
Since their blistering stretch began on June 7, the Dodgers lead the Majors in home runs (96), team ERA (2.97), opponents’ batting average (.220), and are first in the National League in runs per game (5.50) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.864).
Los Angeles is 23-3 since July 4, with all three of their losses coming against the Atlanta Braves.