The Dodgers trailed 2-1 going into the sixth before scoring three runs on four hits and a walk off Pierce Johnson (1-2), plus a double steal. San Diego is 2 1/2 games ahead of Philadelphia for the NL’s second wild-card spot. San Diego’s magic number to wrap up a postseason berth was reduced to three when the Milwaukee Brewers lost 4-2 to Miami. Los Angeles beat San Diego in consecutive games to take the season series 14-5 and claim its ninth straight series against the Padres dating to 2021. 1 seed in the playoffs and reduced their magic number to one for home-field advantage through the World Series. The Dodgers added to their franchise single-season record with their 108th win. in his short sample, he’s squared the ball up quite often.” For him to be ready to be called upon, to show well, take good at-bats. “When you’re not out there every day, and still to take quality at-bats is hard to do. Getting the big hit “is big“ for Vargas, Roberts said.

“His name is certainly in the mix to make the roster, absolutely,” Roberts said. Vargas, who also had a sacrifice fly, made his big league debut on Aug. The rookie outfielder hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the NL West champion Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2 on Thursday night to slow the Padres’ playoff push. SAN DIEGO (AP) - Miguel Vargas is making a push to be included on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason roster - if manager Dave Roberts can find a spot for him.

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