Where Do the Diamondbacks Stand in the NL Wild Card Race After Beating the Yankees?

If you’re checking the standings after Saturday’s game at Chase Field, one thing to clear up first: this wasn’t a loss for Arizona. Pavin Smith’s ninth-inning walk-off home run off Michael Fulmer gave the Diamondbacks a 5-3 win over the Yankees, capping a rally after Cam Schlittler had carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning. Jordan Lawlar’s two-run triple tied the game before Smith’s blast ended it.

Arizona’s position in the Wild Card race

The win keeps Arizona’s playoff hopes alive, but the math is still tight:

• Diamondbacks: 81-74
• Phillies: 85-70 (holding the final NL Wild Card spot)
• Gap: Arizona trails Philadelphia by four games with seven games left to play

What about San Diego?

The context confirms that after Saturday’s full slate of results league-wide, Arizona moved ahead of San Diego to become the closer of the two teams chasing that final Wild Card spot. The Padres’ exact record isn’t specified here, so if you want the precise number, it’s worth checking the current NL standings directly.

What’s left on the schedule

Arizona’s final stretch:

• Sunday: series finale vs. the Yankees at Chase Field
• Three games at Coors Field (Colorado)
• Three games to close the season in San Diego

That closing series against the Padres could end up doubling as a direct fight for playoff position, depending on how the standings shift over the next week.

Added stakes for the D-backs

There’s an extra layer to Arizona’s push: manager Torey Lovullo, in the final year of his contract extension, said during a Friday radio appearance that the team likely needs to reach the postseason for him to be retained for 2027.

Since these standings can shift daily with just a week left in the season, check the latest MLB standings for the most current numbers before drawing conclusions.

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• MLB.com