Reds edge Padres 4-2 as a late-inning blast sinks San Diego, with Robert Suárez surrendering a two-run homer in the ninth to seal the win. San Diego circles Michael King as a potential postseason linchpin, hoping health and a steadier bullpen to anchor a deep October run. The thread underscores lineup expectations, civil discourse, and fantasy angles—King’s health, bullpen depth, and how the Padres’ top hitters factor into the stretch drive.