Dodgers Reach Their Third 100-Win Season in 5 Years
It’s understandable why it’s hard to be so excited about this Dodgers season. With everything that has happened over the course of 156 games, it’s easy to imagine why fans in Los Angeles would be worn out by now.
Despite all of the injuries and off of the field issues that have popped up this season, the Dodgers managed to earn their 100th win on Sunday afternoon. It also marked the third time in the last 4 years (2017, 2019, 2021) that they were able to reach triple-digits in the win column. Of course, chances are likely that they would have passed the 100-win mark in 2020 if it were a full 162 game season.
When asked what that sort of reign of dominance means, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager knew that the talent played a role. Seager has been around for all 3 of those 100-win seasons, albeit in small doses some years.
That we’ve been really good for a long time. We’ve had a lot of guys come through here and play really well for us and we’ve had a really good core. To go out and compete and grind every year to win 100 games, you know, it’s not easy. Going out there and competing and staying locked in and not giving in on ABs, not giving in in August, not giving in when guys get hurt — it’s a testament to those guys in that locker room.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has also been there for all 3 of those 100-win seasons. But Doc knows that given the state of the division race, it’s tough to focus on an achievement like that right now.
It’s something to be proud of. But we understand we’ve still got to win six more ballgames. You can’t get lost in the body of work and what we’ve done each year, the consistency, knowing the goal is to win a championship each year. You’ve still got to give yourself that chance. … There’s a lot to be said for the organization. I’m proud of it. You take a moment to enjoy, to relish it.
The Dodgers still chase the Giants by 2 games in the NL West entering Monday’s games. But it’s not often that a team has a run of dominance like this. Since the 162-game season came about, only 7 times has the reigning World Series champion gone on to win 100+ games.
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There is a lot of talent on this team, and new ownership made sure to stack the organization from top to bottom to succeed for years. But not winning the NL West with the year LA is having would be a bit of a letdown.
Can they catch San Francisco in their last couple of games?
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SF goes 3-3 at worst…. If that number doesn’t budge Tuesday, time to prepare for that wildcard game against St. Louis.
And they will end up in the wild card game against St Louis, who just won 15 games in a row. SMH.
And it will be pitiful to see a 100+ win team and have their season end in a one and done game. I hope MLB changes this absolutely ridiculous wild card format. When it comes to it , the Dodger’s inconsistent and often inept offense will be what costs this team any chance of advancing in October.
And may I add, the inablitiy to bunt, hit and run, etc etc. is another HUGE problem this team has. They also have a manager who plays favorites over better options, their catching is absolutley porous giving away free bases… A lot of problems that teams that win don’t have…You’ve been absolutley accurate saying all year that the DH is the ONLY thing that will save this team from Roberts. DRRRRRRRRRRRR’s stint with the American league and the DH and only being a bench player truly shows how inept DRRRRRRR’s is… Not his fault, but he just doesn’t know how to play National league ball……
Amen
I will say this yet again, #firedaveroberts
Kirk, a DH will save DRRRRRRRR from himself as I said before, like it did last year. He wouldn’t have to struggles with as many in game management decisions.
What makes you so sure about that?
I always and will love La dodgers as long as I live
“Third 100-Win Season in 5 Years”, it will all go to mush after ONE game