The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies begin their weekend series Friday night at Coors Field, each still with reason to seek wins as the regular season winds to a close. One victory for the Dodgers will guarantee them home-field advantage through the World Series.
Though, so will a loss by the Cleveland Indians, and one by the Houston Astros. Comparatively, the Rockies’ magic number to secure the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game is two.
Los Angeles plays the opener of the three-game set without Chris Taylor in their lineup. He was removed in the first inning on Wednesday night, shortly after slipping on first base.