A chance at a sixth consecutive National League West title is not quite hanging in the balance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but eyebrows have been raised and the calendar is making its presence known. When the Dodgers play host to the San Diego Padres for a three-game series at Dodger Stadium beginning Friday, they will head into the matchup having lost nine of their last 12 games and 10 of their last 14. The three games this weekend are part of the seven games remaining for the Dodgers in August.