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Giants' clearest path to playoffs is through San Diego, and they
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Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
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Marlins, D-Backs, Rangers, Astros, Blue Jays all clinch playoff
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Playoff baseball and blackout U-turn – Bat Flips and Nerds
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Padres Hammer 4 Home Runs Off Max Scherzer, Mets Lose 7-1 in
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Mets vs. Padres recap: Out with a whimper - Amazin' Avenue
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What's next for the Padres' roster after their improbable
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Padres lose to Phillies in Game 4, on brink of elimination
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