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San Diego Padres clinch first playoff spot since 2006 - Sports Illustrated
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Padres vs. Cardinals, NL Playoffs (game 4), 2006
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Padres clinch first playoff berth since 2006 with 34th win of 2020 season
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Minnesota Twins Beat Astros In Game 2, Ties ALDS
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San Diego Padres clinch first playoff spot since 2006 - Sports Illustrated
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Cardinals beat Brewers, both clinch postseason berths
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Padres knock off Dodgers in Game 3 pushing team to brink of advancing in postseason
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San Diego Padres clinch first full-length season playoff berth since 2006!
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Padres magic number: How close is San Diego to clinching playoff berth? - DraftKings Network
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Padres clinch first playoff berth since 2006 with 34th win of 2020 season
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Minnesota Twins Sweep Jays, Advance To ALDS, First Time Since 200
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Kirby gets the save to send the Mariners to the ALDS for the first time since 2001! : r/baseball
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