The San Diego Padres clinched a 2026 NL Wild Card berth with a series win over the Dodgers and hold a one-game lead over the Cubs for the top Wild Card spot. They host Arizona in the regular season’s final series, with seeding at stake.
In Thursday’s win, Tyler Glasnow had held San Diego hitless for 5 1/3 innings before the Padres got back-to-back singles. Dustin Harris’s sacrifice fly brought in the first run, and San Diego added three in the seventh. Nick Pivetta pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings before the bullpen took over.
San Diego needs to win every game against Arizona to ensure it keeps the top Wild Card spot. The Diamondbacks are two games behind the Phillies for the final playoff berth. Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start for Arizona against Casey Mize for San Diego in the series opener.
