NL Wildcard Outlook: Padres in position to chase Phillies, Cubs for top spot down the stretch
What happened
The adage goes that it’s harder to jump than to hold. The San Diego Padres, in the midst of a seven-game winning streak that is their longest since April, have suddenly also made it a question about the NL Wild Card race whether or not they can catch either the Philadelphia Phillies or Chicago Cubs.Entering Monday, the Padres hold a 2.5 game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card slot, and wil…
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