Dodgers fall from first place in the Rockies

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We have a new leader in the Western National League – which should not be a big surprise if you follow the continuation of the NL pennants and the chaos that reigns there.

The Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, taking a half-game lead in the division. To do this, the Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 14-0 behind an outstanding performance from the throwers of German Márquez, who eliminated the first eight batters of the match.

The Dodgers did not help either, losing to Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2. The Dodgers started well, leading to a 2-0 lead, but starter Ross Stripling allowed three runs in the second run and the Dodgers went to center. L.A.'s attack was no longer possible while the D-backs were piling up.

It was the Rockies 'sixth consecutive win and the Dodgers' second consecutive loss, a perfect combination for Colorado to lead the division. The Dodgers are still hopes in the playoffs, but slip into second place in Wild Card NL. But in the instability of the Netherlands, October is still not a given for L.A.

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The status of other MLB races

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Already off the hook

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<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – smt Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "• To the East: The Red Sox have won the division title and the home advantage throughout the season. "Data-reactid =" 38 ">• To the East: The Red Sox have won the division title and field advantage throughout the playoffs.

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If the playoffs started today

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Elimination watch

The Cardinals, with their defeat on Wednesday, were eliminated from the NL Central race. They stay alive in the wild-card race. They are also outside of the playoffs for the moment, with a elimination of three.

Thursday's must-have game

The Rockies have a chance to extend their lead over NL West – or to fall back on the Dodgers. The Dodgers have a day off, but the Rockies finish their series with the Phillies in Denver. The first location is at 15:10 ET. Jake Arrieta will fight the Phillies against Antonio Senzatela for the Rockies.

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