Archives Dodgers Win One They Have to, 8-0 Preview: The Dodgers are headed into a crucial series against Colorado as they battle for a possible wild card spot. This is the first game of the Dodgers final regular season home series. With only six games left, the Dodgers hope to somehow catch and overtake St. Louis for the final wild card spot in the playoffs. The Dodgers' task is easy -- they simply must win every game. FIRST INNING Top Josh Rutledge  flies out. Tyler Colvin flies out. Jordan Pacheco strikes out swinging. Colorado 0, Dodgers coming up. Bottom Mark Ellis strikes out on what he thought was a checked swing. We checked, and he struck out.