Can it get any closer?

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona is holding on by a thread for the final wild-card spot in the National League. Losers of five of their last six games, the Diamondbacks must beat the San Diego Padres at high noon at Chase today, or it's all over.

A week ago, things looked promising for a postseason berth. The Padres shut out the Diamondbacks 5-0 last night at Chase.

Forget the scenarios; let's clear our heads. Arizona must win and finish 89-73...and then hope the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves cooperate.

It shouldn't have come to this!

Diamondbacks Update (9-30-24)

Arizona beat the Padres last night 11-2 to reach 89 wins. Now, they must wait and hope for a doubleheader sweep by either the Mets or the Braves today to grab the final NL Wild Card spot. 

Final update: a split of the doubleheader. Arizona out of the playoffs. Too bad!