Dodgers Clinch Number 14 and That 2023 Mariners Game Still Haunts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially back in the postseason for their 14th consecutive year, sealing their fifth straight National League West title. That’s 13 division titles in the last 14 years, folks. They locked it up Thursday, September 17, 2026, beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, a game decided in their 153rd contest of the season.

Just How Dominant Is This Run?

Look, no one likes to admit a rival is good, but these guys are just ridiculous. We’re talking about a level of consistent winning that’s almost unfair. This latest clinch in 2026, happening on September 17 in Game 153, just adds another year to their wild streak. It puts them right there with some of their earlier clinches in terms of speed, like back in 2023 when they also did it in Game 153 against Arizona. They’ve had earlier clinches too, like September 10, 2019, in Game 146 against the Orioles, or their earliest since moving to Los Angeles on September 13, 2022, in Game 141 against the D-backs.

When They Clinched Against *Us*

Now, here’s where it gets real for us Seattle fans. While they’ve had plenty of division-clinching moments, one date sticks out for our green and blue faithful: September 16, 2023. That was Game 147 for them, and yeah, they clinched *against our Mariners* right there at T-Mobile Park. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you see that on the list, a reminder of their relentless machine even when they’re playing on our turf. They’ve clinched against the Giants, Rockies, D-backs, Padres, and Orioles too, but that one against our squad? That hit different.

So, the Dodgers are heading to the postseason again. For us, we’re just over here focused on our own fight, but you can bet we’re still watching these guys. Every game matters for everyone now, and you know we’re always looking for a chance to take down the league’s big dogs.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.