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Tatís’ Grand Slam Lifts Padres, Eliminates D-Backs and Keeps Home-Field Hopes Alive

The outcome keeps a slim chance to host the Cubs alive, with San Diego also managing Ramón Laureano’s fractured finger.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres connects for a grand slam during the fourth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on September 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Sep 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • San Diego won 7-4 at Petco Park, ending Arizona’s postseason hopes after Ketel Marte and Jake McCarthy had put the Diamondbacks ahead early.
  • Fernando Tatís Jr., back after a three-game illness absence, launched a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth for his 24th homer.
  • The Padres remain two games behind the Cubs with two to play and must sweep Arizona while Chicago loses twice to St. Louis to host the Wild Card series.
  • Zac Gallen was tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings in what could be his final Diamondbacks start, finishing with a career-worst 4.83 ERA.
  • Outfielder Ramón Laureano sustained a fractured right index finger and is out through at least the Wild Card round, and Cubs rookie Cade Horton had an MRI showing areas of concern but is currently expected to be available.