The San Diego Padres secured a decisive 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, with all runs coming from three home runs in the ninth inning. Starting pitcher Randy Vasquez delivered a stellar performance, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing only one hit. The Diamondbacks, who are in a tight race for the final wild card spot, struggled offensively, finishing with just two hits, marking their fifth loss in six games. With this win, the Padres, who rested several key players, retained their fourth playoff seed, while the Diamondbacks face an uphill battle to keep their postseason hopes alive. They need a win in their final game against the Padres and depend on favorable outcomes from other teams to remain in contention. The Diamondbacks will be eliminated from playoff consideration if they lose and the New York Mets win on Sunday.