The San Diego Padres were eliminated with a 79-80 record on September 29 when the Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, in Pittsburgh, despite having a 17-7 record in the month of September.

The San Diego Padres were eliminated with a 79-80 record on September 29 when the Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, in Pittsburgh, despite having a 17-7 record in the month of September.