It has been nearly 10 years since Chase Utley first sprayed champagne in the Phillies clubhouse, triggering arguably the greatest era in the history of the franchise. And he could taste it again this week, except this celebration would be in the visiting clubhouse if Utley’s Los Angeles Dodgers are able to wrap up the National League West.
“It would be different,” Utley said before Monday’s game. “We’ve clinched a few over in that clubhouse, so to do it over here would be a bit awkward at first, but it is what it is.”
The Dodgers entered the four-game series at Citizens Bank Park with their magic number at four.