'Something magical' going on as surging D-backs narrow Wild Card gap to 1
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Key Points:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to six games with an 11-4 victory over the San Diego Padres, improving their postseason chances but still needing help from the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The Diamondbacks took an early lead against pitcher Casey Mize, scoring multiple runs in the first four innings, which allowed starter Brandon Pfaadt to pitch 7 2/3 innings and conserve the bullpen for upcoming games.
- Despite their recent success, the Diamondbacks do not control their own playoff fate but hold the tiebreaker over the Philadelphia Phillies, who have seen their 6 1/2-game lead shrink to just one game with two games remaining.
- The Diamondbacks remain focused on playing their best without pressure, aiming to win each game with full effort, as they recall the Phillies' recent collapse in the final week of the season.
