Padres defeat Marlins 7-3 to finalize series win

San Diego drops wild-card magic number to three.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

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What happened: The San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday. The victory improved San Diego's season record to 84-66. Miami fell to 73-77 with the defeat.

Why it matters: San Diego reduced its magic number to three in the National League wild-card race. The Padres maintain a tight grip on a postseason spot with only a handful of games remaining. The Marlins entered the contest already eliminated from playoff contention.

By the numbers: San Diego extended its winning streak to four games and has won 13 of its last 14 overall. The Padres outscored Miami 22-11 across their three most recent head-to-head matchups.

What to watch: San Diego looks to officially clinch a wild-card berth in its upcoming matchups. Miami continues the final stretch of its regular season.

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