Fernando Tatis homers, Padres hold off White Sox to trim magic number

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Michael King pitched five-plus scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres held on for a 3-2 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

The Padres (85-71) reduced their magic number to 2 to make the playoffs as they won two of three.

The White Sox (58-98) have lost eight of their last nine. It was their final home game of the season.

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