The Padres win 10-2 to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Giants. The usually weak Padres offense pounded out 17 hits, 8 for extra bases and stay close to the Dodgers. Florida, Philadelphia and San Francisco are now tied for second place in the wild card race, 2 1/2 games behind San Diego.

It wasn't a great day for the massive tie. San Diego and Los Angeles won, keeping anyone from gaining on the leaders. But Florida, and Cincinnati won, so the teams in back (with the exception of Houston) kept pace. Three weeks to go, with the Astros/Cardinals and Padres/Reds being the big series early in the week.