The Dodgers, who have the best record in the MLB at 92-41, extended their lead over the Padres in the NL West to 19 games with 29 games remaining. The Dodgers' magic number to claim the division is nine.
"You definitely want to win the division and it gives you a little bit easier road to the postseason," Smith said."Once you get to the postseason, it doesn't matter. We really just go one game at a time, try not to look too far ahead, and tomorrow we'll be right back at it."
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel #91 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Smith hit his 21st homer of the season, a solo shot off starter Mike Clevinger , tying the game at 1 in the fourth inning.
Clevinger lasted 3 1/3 innings and allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts. In the seventh inning, the Padres made things interesting. Jurickson Profar hit a two-run double to right off Evan Phillips to pull the Padres within 5-3. Jake Cronenwroth doubled in another run to make it 5-4.
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