Thu Sep 18 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Dodgers Crush Giants, Inch Closer to Division Title
**SAN FRANCISCO** – The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominant run, defeating the San Francisco Giants 10-2 on Sunday to further solidify their lead in the National League West. With the victory, their magic number to clinch the division drops to 10, while their magic number for a Wild Card berth stands at a mere seven.
Tyler Glasnow delivered a strong outing for the Dodgers, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing only one run, despite issuing four walks and recording four strikeouts. Michael Kopech relieved Glasnow but allowed a run.
The Dodgers’ offense, which exploded for 13 runs on Saturday, continued its resurgence, racking up 17 hits and 10 runs against the Giants. After a sluggish August and early September, the Dodgers’ bats appear to have awakened at the perfect time.
Meanwhile, down in San Diego, the Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-6, taking three of four games in their series and keeping pace with the Dodgers in the NL West standings.
The Dodgers will return home for a crucial homestand, facing the Philadelphia Phillies for three games and the Giants for four. The Padres are set to embark on a road trip to New York to face the Mets and then onto Chicago to play the White Sox.
However, the Dodgers will be without catcher Will Smith for the majority of the week due to a bone bruise. The team anticipates Smith’s return on Sunday against the Giants at the earliest. In positive news, catcher Dalton Rushing is expected to join the team on Tuesday, adding depth to the position.
On the pitching front, Roki Sasaki is nearing his return, having completed a rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
As the season heads into its final stretch, the Dodgers are approaching October with a healthier roster than they’ve had for most of the year, positioning them well for a strong push in the battle for the National League West title.
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