Dodgers Near Division Title Amid Challenges

The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to securing their 11th division title in 12 years, bolstered by Shohei Ohtani's remarkable season. However, they face potential challenges, including avoiding a playoff matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks and securing one of the top two seeds to rest their injury-plagued rotation. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians, leading the AL Central, seek to extend their four-game road win streak against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jose Ramirez and Lane Thomas have been standout performers, helping the Guardians close in on the division title. The Cardinals, eliminated from postseason contention, aim to play spoiler despite injuries to key players like Willson Contreras and Lance Lynn.