What happened: Arizona stayed outside the playoff field after a loss to Miami. San Diego, Chicago and Philadelphia also dropped games, leaving the National League wild-card order unchanged.

Why it matters: No club in that group created separation, so the race stays compressed deeper into September. That keeps the pressure on contenders trying to gain ground instead of protecting it.

What to watch: Philadelphia's next scheduled game has not started yet, with the score 0-0 before first pitch.