‘Job’s not finished’: Padres celebrate before fixing eyes on bigger prize

The San Diego Padres secured their third consecutive postseason berth following a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night. The win marked the franchise's fifth playoff appearance in seven seasons, overcoming a mid-season slump where they were three games under .500 in late July.

Rookie catcher Ethan Salas played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing a single to spark a sixth-inning rally and driving in a run during the seventh inning. Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Mason Miller commended the 20-year-old top prospect's impact, while Salas noted that more work remains ahead for the club.