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FOX Sports: MLB on X: CLINCHED ✓ The @Padres secure a NL wild
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Padres clinch NL wildcard spot in MLB
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FILE - National League pitcher Joe Musgrove of the San Diego
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Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
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San Diego Padres fans celebrate clinching a Wildcard playoff spot
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Padres lock up No. 5 NL playoff spot, will face Mets
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LA Dodgers become the first team to clinch an MLB playoff spot (and
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Padres clinch National League Wild Card berth
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Joe Musgrove wants a championship for hometown Padres - Newsday