After splitting the first two games of the series at Oracle Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants now meet for a rubber match that could carry plenty of significance down the stretch of the season.
Sunday’s meeting is the 19th and final of the year between the storied rivals, who each have nine wins against each other. Whoever emerges victorious on Sunday not only will take a one-game lead in the National League West but also secure home-field advantage if a Game 163 is needed to determine a division champion.
The Dodgers enjoyed such benefit in 2018 when they successfully chased down the Colorado Rockies and won what was a sixth consecutive NL West title at the time.