<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0EnPXC_0viugTsb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0EnPXC_0viugTsb00" width="1536" height="768" >The San Diego Padres made MLB history by clinching a postseason spot with a thrilling triple play against the Los Angeles Dodgers, sealing a 4-2 victory. This marks the Padres' first triple play to end a game and only the ninth in franchise history. The decisive moment occurred in the ninth inning when Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth, and Donovan Solano executed a perfect play, catching the Dodgers off-guard during a pivotal at-bat by Miguel Rojas. With both teams vying for the NL West title, the victory reduces the Padres' deficit against the Dodgers to two games, with two more critical matchups remaining this week.<ul><li>The Padres' triple play was the first to clinch a postseason spot in MLB history.</li><li>This was the ninth triple play in Padres history, and the first since 2010.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>The Padres are now only two games behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings.</li><li>Two games remain in the series between the two teams, which are crucial for both playoffs chances and division title aspirations.</li></ul>The Padres need to maintain their momentum in the final games against the Dodgers to secure their first NL West title in 18 years. Additional focus on their pitching and defense will be essential to remain competitive as the postseason approaches.Bottom LineThe dramatic triple play not only exemplifies baseball's unpredictability but also showcases the Padres' resilience and talent as they aim for a historic division title, reminding fans and players alike that in baseball, every play counts.</div></body>

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‘Baseball genius’: Inside Padres’ postseason-clinching triple play

The San Diego Padres made MLB history by clinching a postseason spot with a thrilling triple play against the Los Angeles Dodgers, sealing a 4-2 victory. This marks the Padres' first triple play to end a game and only the ninth in franchise history. The decisive moment occurred in the ninth inning when Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth, and Donovan Solano executed a perfect play, catching the Dodgers off-guard during a pivotal at-bat by Miguel Rojas. With both teams vying for the NL West title, the victory reduces the Padres' deficit against the Dodgers to two games, with two more critical matchups remaining this week.