Dodgers Clinch NL West Title in Dramatic 10-9 Victory Over Giants
LOS ANGELES – the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their eleventh National League West title in the last twelve seasons with a thrilling 10-9 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday,September 12,2025,at Dodger Stadium. The win, fueled by a late rally and a stellar performance from outfielder James outman, guarantees the Dodgers home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs and solidifies their position as a World Series contender. This marks the Dodgers’ 24th division title in franchise history.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two NL West powerhouses. With the Dodgers trailing 9-7 entering the bottom of the eighth, Outman launched a two-run home run off Giants closer Camilo Doval, tying the score. In the ninth, a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts and a subsequent double by Freddie Freeman set the stage for Max Muncy, who drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly. The victory was particularly significant as it came against a Giants team that had been challenging for a Wild Card spot.
Box Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 10, San Francisco Giants 9
Date: September 12, 2025
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Pitching:
* Winner: Brusdar Graterol (3-2, 2.88 ERA) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO
* Loser: Camilo Doval (5-4, 2.95 ERA) – 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 0 SO
* Starting Pitchers:
* Dodgers: Bobby Miller (12-4, 3.15 ERA) – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO
* Giants: Logan Webb (10-8, 3.50 ERA) – 6.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO
Hitting:
| player (Dodgers) | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Max Muncy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| James Outman | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Gavin Lux | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Vargas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Barnes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Taylor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 33 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Player (Giants) | AB | R | H | RBI |
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Matos | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jorge Soler | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Michael Conforto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Bailey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Matt Chapman | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Heliot Ramos | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Thairo Estrada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Meckler | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Sabol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Key Moments:
* Bottom 8th: James Outman’s two-run home run tied the game at 9-9.
* Bottom 9th: Max Mun
