San Diego Padres Clinch Postseason Berth with Game-Ending Triple Play, 4-2 Victory Over Dodgers

Sep 25, 2024, 05:02 AM

The San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth with a game-ending triple play, securing a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. This remarkable play occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning with runners on first and second and Shohei Ohtani on deck, marking the first game-ending triple play in Major League Baseball since 2021. The Padres, who reduced their payroll by a third this offseason, have been on an impressive run, holding a major league-best 41-17 record since the All-Star break and an 8-3 record against the Dodgers. This victory places them only two games behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings, with two games left in the series.