The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final month of the regular season with a slim lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres in the National League West standings, having expanded their advantage after an excellent close to August. With a current record of 82-55, they hold the best in Major League Baseball, making them nearly a lock for the playoffs and aiming to determine their postseason seeding.
Despite a rocky start to the previous week, with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the Dodgers quickly turned things around, winning four consecutive games before a significant loss against the Diamondbacks, showcasing their resilience and determination as the regular season draws to a close.
The Diamondbacks, one of the hottest teams in baseball post-All-Star break, faced challenges subsequently, losing four of their last six games and struggling in a pivotal series against the Dodgers. This rough patch comes after a successful rise, emphasizing the volatility teams can face as they strive for playoff contention.
The Padres demonstrated inconsistency over their past week, managing to split a series with the Cardinals and securing two out of three wins against the Rays, highlighting their quest to stabilize performance as they prepare for an upcoming homestand.
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