Diamondbacks Clinch Playoff Spot with Victory

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured an 11-2 victory against the San Diego Padres in their regular-season finale, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Finishing the season with a record of 89-73, Arizona now awaits the outcome of a crucial doubleheader between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves to determine their postseason fate. For the Diamondbacks to qualify, one team must be swept in the doubleheader, while a split would eliminate them. Meanwhile, both the Mets and Braves need just one win to clinch their playoff spots, adding complexity to the doubleheader dynamics. The Diamondbacks, having lost five of their previous six games, received a strong performance from Brandon Pfaadt, who allowed only two runs over 5.1 innings. As they prepare for the potential of a postseason trip to face the Milwaukee Brewers, the team remains hopeful despite the uncertainty of their fate.