# Diamondbacks miss postseason after 162 games

> Arizona's postseason push ends with last game loss.
- Title: Diamondbacks miss postseason after 162 games · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Arizona's postseason push ends with last game loss. The Diamondbacks miss the 2026 postseason after a 9-4 loss to the Phillies in their final game.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/diamondbacks-eliminated-from-2026-postseason-contention
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## Diamondbacks finish game
The Diamondbacks lost 9-4 to the Phillies in their final game of the season.
## Wild card race ends
Arizona needed a win and the Phillies a loss to secure the NL Wild Card spot.
## Phillies dominate
The Phillies beat the Rays 4-0 before closing out a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
## Team reaction
Manager Torey Lovullo comforted infielders after the loss, saying they fought hard but fell short.
## Historic near misses
Arizona made the postseason in 2023, missed in 2024, and fell short again in 2025.
## Injuries impact season
Key pitchers A.J. Puk and Corbin Burnes missed time due to injuries.
## Final thoughts
The Diamondbacks' 86 wins included 47 comeback wins, but they miss the postseason.
## Key takeaway

The Diamondbacks miss the 2026 postseason after a 9-4 loss to the Phillies in their final game.