Diamondbacks’ playoff hopes end on the final day of the season

The Arizona Diamondbacks were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the season following a 7-3 victory by the Philadelphia Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays. Arizona required both a win against the San Diego Padres and a Phillies loss to secure the final National League wild-card berth. The Phillies' victory officially knocked the Diamondbacks out before Arizona concluded Game 162.

Michael Soroka started for Arizona against San Diego, giving up three earned runs over 4.2 innings, while catcher Gabriel Moreno was scratched shortly before first pitch due to a hamstring injury. The elimination marks the third consecutive season the Diamondbacks have missed the postseason since their 2023 World Series appearance, while Philadelphia clinched a playoff berth for the fifth straight year.