The San Diego Padres clinch the fourth division title in their 37-year history, beating the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 1. The Padres (79-79) need to win three of their last four games to finish above .500. Since 1969, and excluding strike years, the 1973 Mets own the lowest winning percentage of a division champion by going 82-79 (.509) to win the NL East that year.

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On September 28, 2005 — The San Diego Padres clinch the fourth division title in their 37-year history, beating the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 1. The Padres (79-79) need to win three of their last four games to finish above .500. Since 1969, and excluding strike years, the 1973 Mets own the lowest winning percentage of a division champion by going 82-79 (.509) to win the NL East that year.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 29
National Pastime September 28
Retro Sheet
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