In a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Dodgers, the Padres clinched their 2024 postseason spot with a game-ending triple play. Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth, and the defense executed a flawless 5-4-3 play to close out the game. With the Dodgers’ lead shrinking, the Padres are pushing for their first National League West title since 2006, while keeping the big picture in mind: bigger goals ahead.