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Weather for Dodgers, weekend playoffs in LA will be sweltering

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed his strong preference for a night game in the upcoming National League Division Series opener, pointing to a severe heat wave headed toward southern California. Depending on the outcome of the wild card round, the opening pitch could be scheduled for either the evening or early afternoon, with meteorologists forecasting temperatures reaching up to 103 degrees at the stadium.

That peak heat combined with typical regional factors like Santa Ana winds and late-season climate conditions creates a potentially hazardous environment for athletes and attendees alike. While evening temperatures are expected to drop significantly, daytime conditions could present extreme challenges if the team is forced into an earlier time slot by Major League Baseball's broadcast scheduling.

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