After losing two of three to the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres know time is running out to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West title.

The Padres (83-70) look to keep their division-title hopes alive when they begin a three-game series against the host White Sox (57-96) on Friday.

San Diego fell three games behind Los Angeles with a 6-1 loss to the Mets on Thursday while the Dodgers beat the Giants 2-1. The Padres hold a four-game lead over New York for the second NL wild-card spot with nine games remaining.

Fernando Tatis Jr. had two of the Padres' six hits on Thursday as the team wrapped up a series that had a postseason vibe. San Diego manager Mike Shildt pulled starting pitcher Randy Vasquez in the third inning in Thursday's loss.

Manny Machado single

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