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San Diego Padres clinch first playoff spot since 2006 - Sports
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Padres clinch first playoff berth since 2006 with 34th win of 2020 season
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MLB News: Giants first to clinch playoff berth - Beyond the Box Score
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October 1, 2006: Padres win NL West again on controversial call – Society for American Baseball Research
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San Diego Padres beat Seattle Mariners to clinch 1st playoff berth since 2006
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Padres Can Secure a Playoff Spot on Saturday Night – NBC 7 San Diego
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Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres
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Mariners' series against Padres moved to San Diego because of Seattle air quality
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Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
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The San Diego Padres are FINALLY back in the playoffs
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San Diego Padres party in clubhouse after clinching playoff spot
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Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5