Here Comes Clinch Season

09/13/2022 Here Comes Clinch Season

By: Jeff Yoder

After MLB Error, Dodgers Clinch Playoff Berth With NL West Title in Sights

A bizarre weekend storyline saw the Dodgers clinch a postseason berth, then not. An MLB error regarding clinching scenarios announced the Dodgers’ postseason spot on Sunday. They jumped the gun, and L.A. still needed one more win to actually clinch. Tyler Anderson tossed seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win against the Diamondbacks on Monday to make it official, and the magic number is now at one for the NL West crown. The Dodgers (97-43) are the first team in the majors to clinch a postseason spot. The Astros should be next.

 

Watch: Dodgers Roll D-Backs to Clinch Playoff Berth

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Bo Powers Blue Jays: Bo Bichette smacked a go-ahead two-run homer Monday night to lift the Blue Jays over the Rays (3-2) and into a tie for the AL Wild Card lead.

 

Valdez in the Record Books: Astros’ lefty Framber Valdez pitched Houston to a 7-0 shutout over the Tigers last night for his 24th straight “quality start” — tied for the MLB record with Jacob deGrom (2018).

 

Trout on a Tear: Angels star Mike Trout homered for the seventh straight game on Monday night in a loss against the Guardians (5-4). He’s one shy of the record for consecutive games with a home run.

 

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