D-backs Surge Past Phillies Into 2nd in NL Wild Card Race
Arizona's recent run vaults them ahead of Philadelphia in the standings, with San Diego lurking just one game back of the final playoff spot.
The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 58-52 and now hold second place in the NL Wild Card standings. The Philadelphia Phillies fell to 57-53, dropping to the third and final Wild Card spot. The San Diego Padres sit at 55-54, one game behind Philadelphia and on the outside of the playoff picture. The tight three-team race has meaningful implications for postseason positioning.
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