The San Diego Padres clinched their playoff spot against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on September 24, 2024. The Padres have entered this postseason with a strong, balanced team that could be a real threat. After securing a spot in the playoffs, they crushed the Atlanta Braves 2-0 in their series, and are now going on to face their rivals, the Dodgers. The Padres’ deep roster, with strengths in both their pitching rotation and offense, is giving fans hope for a deep playoff run. Senior Carmen Jativa expressed confidence in their chances, especially against the Dodgers, saying, “They’ve got a lot of injuries to deal with, but I think we can take down the Dodgers like we did two years ago.” This point of view echoes the confidence many supporters feel, recalling their memorable 2022 playoff victory over their long-time rivals. Another perspective comes from Senior Varsity Baseball player Abel Delgadillo, who highlighted the team’s well-rounded performance, saying “I think the Padres have one of the best chances in making it all the way to a World Series because they have strengths in every part of baseball right now.” With this combination of strong pitching, reliable hitters, and a solid dugout, the Padres are seen as one of the most complete teams entering October, positioning themselves as legitimate contenders for a World Series win.