The San Diego Padres secured a 10-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Petco Park. This win clinched home-field advantage for the Padres in the upcoming National League Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs.
The game was marked by significant offensive contributions from key players. In the fourth inning, with the Padres trailing 4-3, Manny Machado hit a three-run home run into the Petco Porch in right field, his 30th of the season, giving San Diego a 6-4 lead. This milestone ties Machado with Hall of Famer Ted Williams for eight career 30-home run seasons. (nbcsandiego.com)
Xander Bogaerts added to the lead with a solo home run in the fifth inning, making it 7-4. The Padres further extended their advantage in the sixth inning when Jake Cronenworth delivered a two-run single, bringing the score to 9-4. (nbcsandiego.com)
This victory capped a remarkable late-season surge for the Padres, who went 17-4 in their final 21 games. This run not only secured their third consecutive postseason appearance—a franchise first—but also marked the first time the team has achieved 90 wins in three straight seasons. (nbcsandiego.com)
The Padres will host the Chicago Cubs in a best-of-three Wild Card series starting on Tuesday. The entire series will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with game times and broadcast details to be announced. (nbcsandiego.com)