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Lugo, Soto keep Padres' slim playoff hopes alive with 4-0 win over
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Lugo, Soto lead Padres to 4-0 win over Giants, ending San
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to
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Juan Soto trade: Padres' projected lineup, playoff hopes boosted
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Juan Soto, Padres agree to massive 1-year, $23 million deal
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Lugo, Soto keep Padres' slim playoff hopes alive with 4-0 win over
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Juan Soto trade: Padres' projected lineup, playoff hopes boosted