San Diego topped the White Sox 7-3, meaning there's probably going to be a party at Petco Park in the next week (I'll explain why in a minute). Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. WATCH HERE WATCH HEREJackson Merrill hit a solo home run but the offensive hero on the South Side was Ryan O'Hearn. pic.twitter.com/3ScIzKNiSu — San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 21, 2025The Padres padded their lead late thanks to RBI singles from Gavin Sheets and Luis Arraez. When San Diego does reach the second season they are almost guaranteed to play the best-of-three Wild Card series on the other side of Chicago at Wrigley Field.