The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the final game of the regular season against the host San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon with an opportunity to make the playoffs, although Arizona will need help.
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the final game of the regular season against the San Diego Padres on Sunday needing a victory and help to secure a playoff berth. Arizona sits one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final National League wild-card spot following a 10-7 loss on Saturday. If the Diamondbacks win and Philadelphia loses to the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona holds the tiebreaker to advance.
Right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to start for manager Torey Lovullo's Diamondbacks against San Diego right-hander Randy Vasquez. Padres manager Craig Stammen plans to rest several regulars after San Diego clinched home-field advantage for their wild-card matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Gabriel Moreno will serve as designated hitter for Arizona despite recent hamstring tightness.
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