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Dodgers Clinch MLB's Best Record, Home-Field Advantage; Ohtani Falls Short of Triple Crown

Sep 29, 2024, 05:00 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the best record in Major League Baseball for the 2024 season, securing home-field advantage throughout the postseason. This achievement was confirmed after the Philadelphia Phillies, who finished with 95 wins, lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3. The Dodgers, who finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, also claimed the NL West title. Shohei Ohtani, a standout player for the Dodgers, narrowly missed winning the National League Triple Crown, finishing the season with a .310 batting average, 54 home runs, and 59 stolen bases. Luis Arraez, with a .314 batting average, secured the batting title. Ohtani's remarkable season included becoming the first player in MLB history to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Despite falling short of the Triple Crown, Ohtani ended the season on a 12-game hitting streak and is poised to make his playoff debut with the Dodgers. The Dodgers will open the Division Series on Saturday.