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.