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Padres fall to Diamondbacks, fail in first try at securing home playoff series - San Diego Union-Tribune

The Diamondbacks crushed the Padres 11-4, denying San Diego home-field advantage in the NL Wild Card while moving within one game of a playoff spot.

By · Published September 26, 2026  15:29 UTC · Updated September 26, 2026  15:29 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: The Diamondbacks crushed the Padres 11-4, denying San Diego home-field advantage in the NL Wild Card while moving within one game of a playoff spot.
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The San Diego Padres were positioned to secure home-field advantage for the upcoming National League Wild Card series, but an emphatic defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks abruptly stalled that objective. The result proved just as consequential for Arizona as it was damaging for San Diego.

The Diamondbacks transformed what could have been a celebratory milestone for the Padres into an offensive showcase. Characterized by mlb.com as having "something magical" going on during their late-season surge, Arizona seized complete control of the contest and directly altered the National League postseason chase.

Where the Padres hoped to finalize their postseason seeding, they now face lingering uncertainty after missing their chance at home field in the NL Wild Card series. With the gap narrowed to a single game, the Diamondbacks remain squarely in contention while San Diego must wait for another opportunity to secure home-field advantage.

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The obvious questions

What was the final score between the Diamondbacks and Padres?

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 11-4 on September 25, 2026.

What did the defeat cost the San Diego Padres?

The loss cost the Padres a chance to clinch home-field advantage in their first attempt for the NL Wild Card series.

Where do the Arizona Diamondbacks stand in the playoff race?

Following the win, the Diamondbacks narrowed the Wild Card gap and sit one game back of a postseason spot.

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