#PadresWin! FINAL: Padres 5, Blue Jays 4 https://t.co/lsEon42Nvc Via @Padres on X

What happened: The Padres beat the Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday, taking two of three in the weekend series. Toronto had won the opener 5-3 before San Diego answered with an 8-7 win Saturday and Sunday's 5-4 finish.

Why it matters: The win pushes San Diego's win streak to two games as both clubs jockey for position ahead of the trade deadline. Toronto, playing out a sub-.500 stretch, drops its second series game in the finale after leading the set 1-0.

By the numbers: Padres improve to roughly 45-43 on the season, averaging 3.9 runs scored and 4.3 allowed per game. Blue Jays fall to around 41-48, averaging 4.1 scored and 4.5 allowed. San Diego has won three of its last five head-to-head meetings with Toronto dating to Friday.

What to watch: Both clubs turn to their next series with the trade deadline approaching. Toronto took the series opener 5-3 before San Diego rallied to win the set.

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