# Padres clinch wild card with Machado homer

> Padres secure NL Wild Card spot with Machado's clutch homer in Dodgers game
- Title: Padres clinch wild card with Machado homer · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Padres secure NL Wild Card spot with Machado's clutch homer in Dodgers game Padres clinch postseason berth with one win or Diamondbacks loss
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## Clinch in sight
Padres move one step closer to postseason with 5-1 win over Dodgers

> We've got to take care of our business
## One win away
Padres clinch with one win or Diamondbacks loss in Colorado
## Machado's homer
Machado hits 29th career homer against Dodgers in game-winning swing

> We needed it
## Playoff edge
Padres hold one-game lead over Cubs and Phillies in NL Wild Card race
## Morgan's save
Morgan pitches 2 2/3 innings with two runs to secure Padres lead

> If that ball's half a hair higher and it's a ball
## Wild card home
Padres host NL Wild Card Series at Petco Park with 49-29 record

> We would like to play in front of our home crowd
## Key takeaway

Padres clinch postseason berth with one win or Diamondbacks loss