The Dodgers lost 4-1 to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, losing on a rare ninth-inning triple play when Miguel Rojas grounded out with runners on first and second and none out. That stranded Shohei Ohtani on deck as the game ended, and left the Padres to celebrate their playoff berth on the field at Dodger Stadium.
The good news? The Dodgers get two more chances to extend their lead over the second-place Padres Wednesday and Thursday.
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