In a crucial matchup, the San Diego Padres secured their place as the top Wild Card team in the National League by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. This victory not only clinched home field advantage for the Padres in the upcoming Wild Card Series but also significantly hurt the Diamondbacks' postseason aspirations, as their late-season collapse continues. Defensive errors and a disastrous first inning hampered the Diamondbacks' efforts, leaving them with dwindling chances of clinching a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Padres are poised to find out their first-round opponent later Monday, as tensions rise in the NL Wild Card race.