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San Diego Padres magic number for MLB playoffs
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Padres clinch National League Wild Card berth
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Padres clinch 1st postseason berth since 2006
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Padres secure 2nd playoff spot since 2006
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Minnesota Twins Drop Game 3 Of ALCS, Astros Up 2-1
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Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
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Snake Bytes: 10/03 - Verdugo and the Mexican party - AZ Snake Pit
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San Diego Padres clinch first full-length season playoff berth
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MLB roundup: Padres clinch playoff berth despite loss
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As Padres' Rivals Fall Away, Postseason Comes Into View - The New
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