The Los Angeles Dodgers enter play Friday night in control of their own destiny, as a win against the Colorado Rockies will clinch home-field advantage through the World Series. Meanwhile, the Rockies’ magic number for a Wild Card spot is two.
Should the Dodgers stumble in the series opener, one loss each by the Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros would still guarantee them homefield for the entire postseason. What’s more, the Dodgers are in position for their 103rd win, which would be the most in Los Angeles franchise history.
They are fresh off a 5-1 homestand that culminated with a series sweep of the San Diego Padres.