San Diego Padres clinch Wild Card spot, face Arizona in final homestand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

On September 24, the San Diego Padres secured a Wild Card berth by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers, maintaining a one-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card race. Despite facing a no-hitter from Tyler Glasnow early in the game, the Padres managed to score the winning run on a sac fly from Dustin Harris, followed by a three-run seventh inning that capped the series victory. The Padres now prepare to host the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are pursuing a playoff spot, over the final series of the regular season. Winning all their games is crucial for San Diego to retain their top Wild Card position.
- •Padres clinched a Wild Card spot after beating Dodgers.
- •They need to win against the Diamondbacks this weekend.
- •Casey Mize starts for the Padres against Brandon Pfaadt.
- •Padres scored nine runs over the last two games against Dodgers.
- •Ethan Salas has excelled at the plate recently.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego clinches against rivals in 2024 déjà vu, turns to Arizona for final homestand
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