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Padres cap 91-win season with Wild Card push
Padres secure 91st win to clinch home-field advantage in NL Wild Card Series.
In brief
Padres secure 91st win to clinch home-field advantage in NL Wild Card Series. Padres finish 91-71 season tied for fourth-best franchise record, securing home-field advantage in NL Wild Card Series with a 9-4 win over Diamondbacks. Originally reported by Mlb.
Padres wrap up 91-win season
The Padres earned their 91st win to finish the regular season with 91-71 record, tying for fourth-best franchise history.
“It’s been a lot of fun”
Stammen on 91-win season
Manager Craig Stammen called the 91 wins 'a lot of fun' and credited the team's ability to overcome adversity to reach this point.
“It’s been a lot of fun”
Sheets' 423-foot homer
Gavin Sheets hit a 423-foot homer off the beach area in right-center field to prove his return from injury.
“This is the best I’ve felt”
Vásquez's Wild Card role
Randy Vásquez pitched six innings with one run and three hits to secure his spot in the playoff roster.
“You’re trying to figure out a way to keep everybody fresh”
Padres prepare for Wild Card Series
The Padres will host the Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series after finishing their regular season with a 9-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
“We finished the season playing great baseball”
Sheets' injury status
Sheets played through a plantar plate tear in his left foot but is now feeling his swing and ready for the postseason.
“I feel like I can get my ‘A’ swing off consistently”
The headline
Padres finish 91-71 season tied for fourth-best franchise record, securing home-field advantage in NL Wild Card Series with a 9-4 win over Diamondbacks.
