Moments earlier, the San Diego Padres had clinched a spot in baseball's postseason by sealing a close win over the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with a triple play, an unprecedented outcome. And as is so often the case with this group,

The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, making them the fourth National League team to secure their place in October. The Padres, who missed out on the postseason last year,

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres will try to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles has a 50-29 record in home games and a 93-64 record overall. The Dodgers have hit 225 total home runs to lead the NL.