Padres rout D-backs 10-7, earn home-field advantage in NL West Wild Card race

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1. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

   Padres fall to D-backs, fight to secure top seed in Wild Card standings ↗ (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

   Published Sep 26, 2026

   FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

   The San Diego Padres fell 11-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, though they remain atop the NL Wild Card standings following losses by the Cubs and Phillies.

2. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

   Padres rout D-backs 10-7, earn home-field advantage in NL West Wild Card race ↗ (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

   Published Sep 26, 2026

   FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

   SAN DIEGO (KUSI/FOX 5) -- While the Padres clinched a playoff berth Thursday night after defeating the Dodgers, the Friars were still fighting for home-field advantage in the NL West Wild Card standings, which they would secure with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco on Saturday night.

3. Philadelphia Inquirer

   Machado homers as Padres beat D-backs 10-7 to clinch home field in wild-card round vs Cubs ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

   Published Sep 27, 2026

   Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

   Manny Machado hit a three-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 to secure the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs

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