Jonathan Broxton allowed a three-run home run to Russell Martin in the eighth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
The Pirates’ victory means the Dodgers can finish no worse than in a tie with the Milwaukee Brewers for the final wild-card position.
Coincidentally, it was two former Dodgers who combined to get their former team into the playoffs.
The current Dodgers had no interest in celebrating Friday night.
“We want the NL West,” outfielder Matt Kemp said. “I wouldn’t mind having the best record in the National League.”