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Padres Clinch Postseason Berth with Game-Ending Triple Play in 4-2 Victory Over Dodgers

Sep 25, 2024, 04:58 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. This dramatic play occurred in the bottom of the 9th inning, with Shohei Ohtani on deck and runners on first and second. The Padres, who reduced their payroll by a third this offseason and sat 50-49 at the All-Star break, have been impressive since the All-Star break, boasting a major league-best 41-17 record and an 8-3 record against the Dodgers. This win places them just two games behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings with two games remaining in the series. This was the first game-ending triple play since June 20, 2021.