The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night when they turned a triple play to preserve a 4-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. After missing the postseason last year, Manny Machado and the Padres earned the eighth playoff berth in franchise history. They are guaranteed at least a National League wild card with five games remaining in the regular season. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/mlb/padres/padres-mlb-postseason-2024/509-ec1834b5-657e-4800-a203-7b6978778a30