{
  "id": 9707639,
  "title": "Padres beat Dodgers 4-2 to clinch a franchise-record 3rd straight postseason berth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/padres-beat-dodgers-4-2-to-clinch-a-franchise-record-3rd-straight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:17:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/25/padres-beat-dodgers-4-2-to-clinch-a-franchise-record-3rd-straight-postseason-berth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Diego Padres defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2, securing their franchise-record third straight postseason berth and fifth in seven seasons. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas contributed RBI singles in the seventh inning, giving the Padres a 4-0 lead. Shohei Ohtani pitched a no-hitter until Salas and Tatis broke it with back-to-back singles. The Dodgers rallied with a run in the ninth inning, but could not secure a victory. Yuki Matsui earned the win in relief, while Mason Miller secured his 38th save. The Padres will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the playoffs.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Padres beat Dodgers 4-2, clinching 3rd straight postseason berth",
    "Fernando Tatis Jr., Ethan Salas drive the Padres' lead to 4-0",
    "Shohei Ohtani's no-hitter broken by back-to-back singles"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements the Padres' status as a consistent playoff contender, highlighting their ability to secure postseason spots under current leadership.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}