Padres Cut NL Wild-Card Deficit to One Game vs. D-backs
San Diego's 5-1 victory tightens the NL wild-card race, setting up a decisive 3-game series at Petco Park to close the season.
The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1 to pull within one game of Arizona for the final NL wild-card berth. The two clubs have now split their season series evenly at five wins apiece. The race will come down to a season-ending 3-game series hosted by San Diego at Petco Park. The outcome of that series could directly determine which team advances to the postseason.
More on the Padres wire.
Padres, D-backs Set for High-Stakes Final Weekend at Petco Park
San Diego and Arizona, separated by one game for the last NL playoff spot, will play three decisive games to close the regular season.
Padres Turn to Bradgley Rodriguez in Fifth Inning with 3-1 Lead
San Diego Padres make a strategic bullpen move, bringing in Bradgley Rodriguez in the fifth inning.
Pivetta Rehab Paused After Mid-Inning Exit With Elbow Concern
The Padres SP's return timeline is now uncertain after he was pulled during a rehab start, prompting the team to halt his progression.
Padres Release Today's Lineup
The official Padres account shared the team's batting order for their upcoming game, though specific lineup details were not included in the text.
Casey Mize struggles prompt concern after career-worst outing
Padres starter Casey Mize is under scrutiny following his worst career start, seeking counsel from former Tigers teammate Tarik Skubal.
Mize Admits to Career-Worst Outing in Padres Debut
Casey Mize described his performance as embarrassing after a rough start that left San Diego in a difficult position early in the game.