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Tatis Jr.’s Grand Slam Lifts Padres Over D-backs 7-4, Ending Arizona’s Playoff Bid

The Padres will face the Cubs in the wild-card round with home field in play only under a sweep-plus-two-Chicago-losses scenario.

Overview

  • San Diego moved to 88-72, remaining two games behind Chicago with two to play to keep hosting hopes alive.
  • Fernando Tatís Jr. returned from a three-game illness absence and delivered his fourth career grand slam to flip a 2-1 deficit.
  • Outfielder Ramon Laureano fractured his right index finger and is expected to miss the wild-card round.
  • Arizona dropped to 80-80 as Zac Gallen gave up six runs in a rough outing before his pending free agency.
  • Mason Miller secured the final four outs for his 22nd save after Yu Darvish allowed two runs over five innings for the win.