The San Diego Padres have lost a key outfielder to injury but gained a crucial Wild Card advantage just as the postseason approaches. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs grapple with the loss of their pitching ace, reshaping late-season fortunes across the National League.
The San Francisco Giants notched a 5-3 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, marking their second straight triumph. Willy Adames and Patrick Bailey provided the power with crucial home runs, while Joel Peguero and Ryan Walker held off late threats to seal the victory.
The San Francisco Giants recently gave the Chicago Cubs a helpful boost toward the National League Central title. Now, the Giants aim to strengthen their own playoff chances in a three-game series, starting Tuesday night in California.
Time is running out for both the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers to solidify their postseason hopes. Their weekend series in Arlington, Texas, could be the decisive factor in either team’s wild-card journey, with Nathan Eovaldi poised to halt the Rangers’ recent slump.
