Dodgers' Utley: Would be 'a little weird' to clinch against Phillies

Chase Utley's days of celebrating at Citizens Bank Park may not be over.

After spending the first 13 years of his career with the Phillies, Utley has a more-than-realistic chance of helping the Los Angeles Dodgers clinch the NL West title while in Philadelphia, as the teams open a four-game series there on Monday evening.

"Initially, it would probably be a little weird because I spent so many years there, winning divisions and celebrating," Utley told Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. "To do it in the other clubhouse, initially, would probably feel a little weird."

Ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies, the Dodgers can clinch the division with any combination of four victories or Arizona Diamondbacks losses - a distinct possibility over the next four days.

The second baseman had a storied career as a member of the Phillies, slashing .282/.366/.481 over 1,551 games and winning the World Series in 2008.

Meanwhile, Utley's contributed 1.1 WAR to the Dodgers this year in a role that's diminished with the addition of Logan Forsythe. Over 117 games, the veteran has a .730 OPS with eight home runs and five stolen bases.

The Dodgers' upcoming series against the Phillies will be the second time Utley has returned to Philadelphia since being traded to Los Angeles during the 2015 season. In his first game back on Aug. 16 of last year, he hit a pair of home runs including a grand slam.