Padres Clinch Wild Card Spot, Only One Path Forward for Arizona

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Thursday night to clinch a postseason berth. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas each hit RBI singles during a decisive three-run seventh inning. Relief pitcher Yuki Matsui earned the win, while pitcher Miller recorded his 38th save.

The victory secures a franchise-record third consecutive postseason appearance for the Padres. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks face a Wild Card elimination number of two with four games remaining, keeping their playoff hopes narrowly alive as they chase the Philadelphia Phillies.