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Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego Padres series delivers plenty of drama
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Dodgers ride Dustin May's pitching, Chris Taylor's home run to win in San Diego – Orange County Register
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Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego Padres series delivers plenty of drama
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Column: Mets return favor to force wild-card Game 3, test Padres' mettle - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres rally from late 6-run deficit, beat Dodgers 8-7 in 11
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Playoff format penalizing top seeds
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Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
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Dodgers' bullpen delivers full-game relief in win over Astros - Los Angeles Times
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James Outman, Miguel Vargas inspire Dodgers and set season tone - Los Angeles Times
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Elliott: Dodgers-Padres drama has everyone wanting more - Los Angeles Times
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Dodgers ride Dustin May's pitching, Chris Taylor's home run to win in San Diego – Orange County Register