What happened: San Diego has opened separation on Arizona in the wild-card chase and pushed itself into the fight for the top seed. The run has moved the Padres from outside the playoff field into a position where hosting is back in play.

Why it matters: That raises the pressure on Arizona, which is now chasing both a postseason berth and a rival directly above it. It also changes the stakes for San Diego, with seeding now part of the equation instead of simple survival.

What to watch: Arizona's next scheduled game remains at 0-0 before first pitch. Watch whether San Diego can hold its new position while the Diamondbacks try to answer.