Well, it’s finally here, the two weeks that will probably decide the division.

The Dodgers and the Padres start a three-game series Friday night at Dodgers Stadium, then will see the Padres next Friday in San Diego for another three-game series. After having a nine-game lead going into July 4, the Dodgers are now in second place in the division, a game behind the Padres.

Since that date, the Dodgers have gone 12-21, the fifth worst record in the majors over that time span. Injuries have hit every part of the team, but the front office also did not do much to address those injuries at the trade deadline.

While the Dodgers chose to just stay mostly pat at the deadline, the Padres made the most moves, and it is showing on the field. Since July 31, the Padres have won nine of 12 games inclu

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