Padres and Diamondbacks chase final National League Wild Card spot

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are competing for the third and final National League Wild Card berth as the 2026 season approaches its conclusion. With 17 games remaining, both teams have separated themselves from other contenders like the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. The Padres currently hold a series against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park, while the Diamondbacks continue a series against the Kansas City Royals. The two teams are scheduled to face each other in the final series of the regular season, set for September 25-27 in San Diego. Both clubs face varying schedules against opponents including the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, and Los Angeles Dodgers for the Padres, and the Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, and New York Yankees for the Diamondbacks. The outcome of their season-ending head-to-head series may determine the final postseason position.

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