Padres, Dodgers out clinch MLB playoff spots tonight
Two teams from the National League West can clinch playoff berths tonight. That would be the San Diego Padres (86-74) and Los Angeles Dodgers (86-74).
The Padres and Dodgers are tied for athe lead in the NL West. The Padres can wrap up at least a wild card spot with a win against Arizona or a loss by the Philadelphia Phillies (83-77), who play the Marlins in Florida.
The Padres are hoping to get a vintage late-season David Wells performance out of their esteemed southpaw on Saturday at Chase Field when he faces Arizona right-hander Juan Cruz.
Los Angeles can also clinch at least a wild card berth with a win on Saturday coupled with a loss by Philadelphia.
Greg Maddux is coming back on three days’ rest for this game against the Giants, having pitched adequately Tuesday night in Denver. He’s 25-14 with a 2.97 ERA lifetime against San Francisco. Against the Rockies, he allowed three runs in six innings, which isn’t bad work at Coors Field.
Odds to win 2006 World Series Championship
Detroit Tigers 5/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 12/1
Minnesota Twins 5/1
New York Mets 4/1
New York Yankees 3/2
Oakland Athletics 7/1
Philadelphia Phillies 19/1
San Diego Padres 10/1
St Louis Cardinals 10/1
Field (Any Other Team) 29/1
MLB Baseball Futures Betting, 2006 World Series Odds at Bodog Sportsbook
