The Dodgers are playing for a number of things today. They have a chance to complete their sixth sweep of the year, their first four-game sweep of the year, and their seventh consecutive victory.
The Dodgers worked their way back into first place last night, and this afternoon’s Diamondbacks victory over the Rockies guarantees that Los Angeles will end the day atop the NL West. A win tonight would make it a 1.5-game lead.
And, of course, there’s some potential for drama, what with last night’s installment in the seemingly never-ending People Get Mad At Yasiel Puig For Stupid Things saga.