Dodgers Clinch Fifth Straight NL West Title With Win Over Reds

Los Angeles secures 13th division crown in 14 seasons after 8-2 victory, according to ESPN.

Sep 17, 2026, 10:05 PM · 1 min read · language: en

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds, according to ESPN.

The victory marked the Dodgers' 13th division title in the past 14 seasons, ESPN reported.

ESPN's report on the achievement was titled "'It's a big deal': Dodgers clinch NL West for 13th time in 14 seasons," reflecting commentary on the significance of the team's sustained dominance in the division.

The Dodgers' run of NL West titles has been one of the most consistent stretches of division success in recent Major League Baseball history, according to the report.

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'It's a big deal': Dodgers clinch NL West for 13th time in 14 seasons — ESPN

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