The Padres were a win away from knocking out the Dodgers last year. Now, they're determined to come back even stronger -- even against the defending champs.
The start of Sunday's bottom of the seventh inning was delayed as close to two dozen security guards lined the foul lines of Dodger Stadium after fans threw objects onto the field in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.
The Padres clinched a playoff spot when they turned a triple play to preserve a 4-2 victory over the NL West-leading Dodgers.
San Diego's Manny Machado got his 1,000th career RBI on Saturday, accomplishing the feat at Baltimore's Camden Yards, where he started his career.
Manny Machado and manager Mike Schildt were ejected in the sixth inning of Sunday's game at New York Mets after the All-Star took a called third strike.
San Diego star third baseman Manny Machado departed the Padres' Wednesday game at Anaheim, Calif., in the fourth inning due to a mild right hip flexor strain.
