Overview
- The Padres secured a playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers on Thursday after a three-run seventh inning gave them a lead they would not relinquish.
- Ethan Salas broke up Tyler Glasnow’s no-hit bid and had two key RBI hits in the rally while Glasnow still struck out a season-high 11 batters.
- Mason Miller recorded his 38th save to seal the win and Jason Adam and the bullpen provided crucial scoreless innings in relief.
- San Diego’s win moved them to 89-70 and extended a hot September that produced 16 wins in 21 games, leaving the Padres in control of their chance to host the Wild Card with three regular-season games left.
- Earlier Thursday the Dodgers clinched the NL No. 2 seed and a first-round bye after Atlanta lost, a result that gives Los Angeles extra rest while the Padres carry momentum and questions about starting‑rotation depth into October.