Why the Dodgers’ record playoff streak does not erase their biggest October risk
A 4-1 victory over Cincinnati secured the Dodgers’ 14th straight playoff appearance, tying the Atlanta Braves’ 1991-2005 MLB record.
A 4-1 victory over Cincinnati secured the Dodgers’ 14th straight playoff appearance, tying the Atlanta Braves’ 1991-2005 MLB record.[2][5] Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández homered, while Trade Deadline addition Tarik Skubal delivered seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.[2] The Dodgers can…
A 4-1 victory over Cincinnati secured the Dodgers’ 14th straight playoff appearance, tying the Atlanta Braves’ 1991-2005 MLB record.[2][5] Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández homered, while Trade Deadline addition Tarik Skubal delivered seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.[2] The Dodgers can now pursue a 13th NL West title in 14 seasons while trying to stabilize the late innings.[2]
Why it matters: Los Angeles is attempting MLB’s first World Series three-peat since the New York Yankees won from 1998 through 2000, but reliever Edgardo Henriquez is unavailable for the rest of the regular season and Edwin Díaz’s command problems have put his postseason bullpen role in doubt.[2]
Key insights: The clincher illustrated the Dodgers’ investment strategy: major free-agent addition Tucker and prominent in-season reinforcement Skubal supplied the decisive performances.[2] | Henriquez recorded a 2.85 ERA with 71 strikeouts and 25 walks over 60 innings before lower-back discomfort sent him to the 15-day injured list.[2] | Díaz allowed six earned runs and seven walks over 3 1/3 innings in his first four rehabilitation appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City.[2] | The Dodgers could clinch the NL West as soon as Tuesday with another victory in Cincinnati and consecutive Padres losses.[2]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: The Dodgers tied MLB’s record with a 14th consecutive playoff berth, clinching with 12 regular-season games remaining.[2][5] | Why now: Tucker’s recent power surge and Skubal’s seven scoreless innings drove the clincher, even as the bullpen lost Henriquez.[2] | Watch next: Watch Wednesday’s scheduled Díaz rehab outing and the division-clinching combination of a Dodgers win plus Padres losses.[2]
A 4-1 victory over Cincinnati secured the Dodgers’ 14th straight playoff appearance, tying the Atlanta Braves’ 1991-2005 MLB record.[2][5] Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández homered, while Trade Deadline addition Tarik Skubal delivered seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.[2] The Dodgers can now pursue a 13th NL West title in 14 seasons while trying to stabilize the late innings.[2]
Why it matters: Los Angeles is attempting MLB’s first World Series three-peat since the New York Yankees won from 1998 through 2000, but reliever Edgardo Henriquez is unavailable for the rest of the regular season and Edwin Díaz’s command problems have put his postseason bullpen role in doubt.[2]
Key insights: The clincher illustrated the Dodgers’ investment strategy: major free-agent addition Tucker and prominent in-season reinforcement Skubal supplied the decisive performances.[2] | Henriquez recorded a 2.85 ERA with 71 strikeouts and 25 walks over 60 innings before lower-back discomfort sent him to the 15-day injured list.[2] | Díaz allowed six earned runs and seven walks over 3 1/3 innings in his first four rehabilitation appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City.[2] | The Dodgers could clinch the NL West as soon as Tuesday with another victory in Cincinnati and consecutive Padres losses.[2]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: The Dodgers tied MLB’s record with a 14th consecutive playoff berth, clinching with 12 regular-season games remaining.[2][5] | Why now: Tucker’s recent power surge and Skubal’s seven scoreless innings drove the clincher, even as the bullpen lost Henriquez.[2] | Watch next: Watch Wednesday’s scheduled Díaz rehab outing and the division-clinching combination of a Dodgers win plus Padres losses.[2]