Dodgers Dominate Padres 7-0, Showcasing Playoff Potential
WHO:
MLB.com - The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the teams involved in the game.
MLB.com - Michael King is a right-hander for the Padres.
MLB.com - Craig Stammen is the manager of the Padres.
MLB.com - Jason Adam is a right-hander for the Padres who has been recovering from a shoulder injury.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Padres' lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card race is confirmed to be four games, despite a loss to the Dodgers.
MLB.com - The Padres could clinch a postseason spot as soon as Wednesday with a win and a Diamondbacks loss.
MLB.com - The Padres are currently projected as the No. 6 seed in the postseason, which would likely result in a trip to Atlanta.
MLB.com - The Padres missed a chance to move into the top Wild Card spot in the NL after the Cubs lost to the Marlins, leaving Chicago, San Diego, and Philadelphia all tied at 87-70.
MLB.com - The Padres' lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card race is confirmed to be four games.
MLB.com - Michael King allowed five runs over four innings in the game against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Jason Adam stated, “What this team’s doing is really special,” regarding his desire to contribute to the Padres' success.
MLB.com - Adam made three rehab appearances with Triple-A El Paso, where he allowed five runs without recording an out in one game and four runs while recording one out in another.
MLB.com - The Padres have a 14-4 record since the beginning of September, earning the title of the hottest team in baseball.
MLB.com - The Padres missed a chance to move into the top Wild Card spot in the NL after the Cubs lost to the Marlins, leaving Chicago, San Diego, and Philadelphia all tied at 87-70.
MLB.com - The Padres are currently projected as the No. 6 seed in the postseason, which would likely result in a trip to Atlanta.
MLB.com - The Dodgers defeated the Padres 7-0.
MLB.com - The Padres need to beat the Diamondbacks once to secure a postseason spot.
MLB.com - The Padres' lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card race is four games.
MLB.com - The Padres are currently tied with the Cubs and Phillies at 87-70.
MLB.com - Jason Adam posted a 2.51 ERA in 36 appearances prior to his injury.
MLB.com - Adam allowed five runs without recording an out in one of his rehab appearances.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
MLB.com - The Padres will play at Petco Park against the Diamondbacks.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Padres could clinch a postseason spot as soon as the day after the article was published with a win and a Diamondbacks loss.
MLB.com - The Padres are scheduled to play the Diamondbacks in a three-game series.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Padres are trying to secure their place in the postseason after a recent loss to the Dodgers.
MLB.com - The Padres' recent performance allowed them to have a cushion in the Wild Card race.
HOW:
MLB.com - Jason Adam could be activated ahead of the middle game of San Diego’s three-game series against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
MLB.com - Adam stated, “More than ready -- I feel 100% ready,” regarding his return from injury.
MLB.com - Adam made three rehab appearances with Triple-A El Paso, where he allowed five runs without recording an out in one game and four runs while recording one out in another.
MLB.com - Jason Adam could be activated ahead of the middle game of San Diego’s three-game series against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
MLB.com - Jason Adam could be activated ahead of the middle game of San Diego’s three-game series against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
MLB.com - Adam stated, “More than ready -- I feel 100% ready,” regarding his return from injury.
MLB.com - The Padres bumped Michael King up a day to pitch against the Dodgers to align him for a potential decisive season finale.
MLB.com - Jason Adam threw a live batting practice session at Petco Park before joining the team in Los Angeles.
The Padres maintain a four-game lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL Wild Card race, despite their recent loss to the Dodgers, and they could clinch a postseason spot as soon as Wednesday with a win and a Diamondbacks loss. Currently projected as the No. 6 seed, a postseason berth would likely send the Padres to Atlanta, though they missed an opportunity to take the top Wild Card spot after the Cubs lost to the Marlins, leaving Chicago, San Diego, and Philadelphia all tied at 87 wins and 70 losses. Meanwhile, Jason Adam is set to be activated ahead of Wednesday's game, expressing that he feels "100% ready" to return from injury, despite a challenging rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso.