Dodgers, NL West Looking to Strong Finish in a Close Division Race

SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Los Angeles Dodgers players high-five after a win over the San Diego Padres 13-4 in a baseball game at PETCO Park on April 18, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 18: Los Angeles Dodgers players high-five after a win over the San Diego Padres 13-4 in a baseball game at PETCO Park on April 18, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA – APRIL 18: Los Angeles Dodgers players high-five after a win over the San Diego Padres 13-4 in a baseball game at PETCO Park on April 18, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

No doubt the NL West race is tight this year, with two games currently separating Diamondbacks, Rockies, and Dodgers. Can LA stay healthy enough to look for a strong finish in close division race?

Losing that series at Colorado really gave leverage to the Rockies; while the Dodgers are in a bit of a losing streak after losing prime closer Kenley Jensen. Now two games separate the Dodgers and Rockies from the NL West leader Arizona Diamondbacks. Let us take a look at each teams remaining schedules and decide a favorite to finish the NL West in first place.

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