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The San Francisco Giants and the LA Dodgers wrap up a 3-game series on Sunday Night Baseball at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers are coming off a series win over the Padres and are winners in three of the last four games. The Giants enter off an 8-7 walk-off loss to the Rockies that snapped a seven-game winning streak. This is the first meeting of the season between these two teams.
The Dodgers and Padres are among MLB's top World Series contenders, and it feels like the postseason each time the rivals meet.
Statistically speaking, most past World Series winners have had these common factors. Looking at this year's data, five teams stick out.
After losing their weekend series in LA, the Giants appear to be setup to lose their last remaining advantage in the rivalry.
The Boston Red Sox have already traded away one key player in Rafael Devers. They could cut ties with an elite pitcher if they fall out of contention.