Today promises to be an exciting final day of the MLB regular season, with the Dodgers and Rockies entering play locked in a tie atop the NL West. Both teams have already clinched a berth in the postseason, and depending on today’s outcomes (and a possible Tiebreaker on Monday), the Dodgers could be either the No. 2 or 3 seed as the Division Champion, or the No. 5 as a Wild Card:

If the Dodgers beat the Giants, and the Rockies lose to Washington:

·        The Dodgers are the NL West champions, and open Postseason Play in the NLDS on Thursday at Dodger Stadium vs. Atlanta.

If the Dodgers lose to the Giants, and the Rockies beat Washington:

·        The Dodgers are the second Wild Card, and will travel to either Milwaukee or Chicago for the Wild Card game on Tuesday.

If the Dodgers and Rockies both win or lose today, there will be a Tiebreaker tomorrow at 1:09 p.m. at Dodger Stadium:

Rockies @ Dodgers for NL West title, Monday, Oct. 1, 1:09 p.m.

·        Winner: Advances to NLDS vs. Atlanta.

·        Loser: Plays Tuesday at either Milwaukee or Chicago in Wild Card.

·        Tickets: Will go on sale immediately after the conclusion of today’s games at Dodgers.com/Tiebreaker.

The Dodgers are hoping for another celebration today… or Monday… or Tuesday.
(Photo courtesy of LA Dodgers)

Other scenarios to watch today:

·        Home field Advantage for NLDS: Entering play today, the Dodgers and Rockies have the same record as the Atlanta Braves (NL East champions). The division winner with the best record will have home field advantage for the NLDS, and both the Dodgers and Rockies hold a tiebreaker over the Braves by virtue of winning the season series over Atlanta.

·        Race for the NL Central: The Brewers and Cubs enter today’s game with identical records, and would play a Tiebreaker tomorrow, if necessary, in Chicago to determine the NL Central champion. The division winner would represent the top seed in the National League, and the runner-up would host the Wild Card game on Tuesday against either the Dodgers or Rockies.

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(Courtesy of LA Dodgers)