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Padres surge, tie Cubs and Phillies for top Wild Card spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:36 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Padres surge, tie Cubs and Phillies for top Wild Card spot

Summary

The San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins at Petco Park on September 18, scoring six runs in the fifth inning. Ty France hit a three-run homer, extending his season total to 21. The victory puts the Padres in a three-way tie for the National League Wild Card spot with the Cubs and Phillies, both of whom lost their games. The Padres have a 'magic number' of four to secure a playoff spot and have won 11 of their last 12 games. They continue their series against the Marlins today with first pitch scheduled for 5:40 p.m. PT.

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By the Numbers

•Padres score six runs in fifth inning against Marlins
•Ty France hits three-run homer, his 21st of the season
•Padres tied with Cubs and Phillies for Wild Card spot
•Team has best record in MLB since July 24
•Next game against Marlins scheduled for today at 5:40 p.m. PT

Latest Updates

7:36 AMYahoo Sports — “You want to be hot at the right time and this is the right time": Surging Padres eye home playoff series; tie Cubs, Phillies for top WC spot

What they're saying

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SAN DIEGO -- The "magic number" is down to four and the Padres, suddenly, have a legitimate shot at hosting a potential National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park.
— Yahoo Sports

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