Dodgers Eye 100 Wins in Regular Season Finale Against Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the cusp of a significant milestone as they enter Sunday’s regular season finale against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. A victory would give the Dodgers their 100th win of the season, a feat they last accomplished in 2023. The Dodgers have already secured the National League West title and are locked into the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs, but reaching the century mark would be a testament to their sustained excellence.
In this weekend series, the Dodgers have dominated the Giants, winning the first two games and extending their recent mastery over their rivals. Since last Friday, Los Angeles has gone 5-0 against San Francisco, outscoring them by a wide margin. On Saturday, the Dodgers’ pitching staff, led by starter Tarik Skubal, kept the Giants off the board. Skubal worked out of a jam in the early innings after allowing a two-out walk to Victor Bericoto. Jung Hoo Lee then ripped the first pitch he saw into the right-center field gap, but a diving catch by Kyle Tucker ended the threat and preserved the scoreless tie. The Dodgers eventually pulled away for the win.
With the victory, Los Angeles maintains a four-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the best record in the National League, ensuring they will have home-field advantage through at least the NLCS. The Dodgers have been firing on all cylinders, with contributions from stars like Shohei Ohtani, who was seen hustling to third base in Friday’s game. Meanwhile, the Giants continue to struggle, having lost five straight to their division rivals. San Francisco has been without infielder Impact Mayer, who has not played in the majors since late June due to a left forearm stress reaction suffered while in the Red Sox organization.
As the regular season concludes, the Dodgers will look to carry their momentum into the postseason. A win on Sunday would not only secure 100 victories but also complete a sweep of the Giants and further cement their status as World Series favorites. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 PM PT, with Jack Dreyer taking the mound for Los Angeles.
Shimanta Das 
