The San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth Thursday night with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to ESPN, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas each had RBI singles during a three-run seventh inning that proved decisive. The win marked the franchise's third consecutive playoff appearance and fifth postseason berth in seven seasons.
The Padres have now secured their spot, though their exact seeding remains unsettled. Per CBS Sports, San Diego has clinched a National League wild-card position and is competing with the Cubs and Phillies for higher seeding.
ESPN noted the Padres entered the clinching game riding a Major League Baseball-leading September record of 16-5. The team seeks its first World Series title in franchise history.