Article: San Diego Padres Take 1st Place in NL West

BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
05-18-2005
Dateline: SAN DIEGO


San Diego Padres' Khalil Greene hits a run producing single to left field to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Padres 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves Tuesday May 17, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Khalil Greene singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres rallied for the third straight game, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

The Padres won for the 15th time in 18 games and took sole possession of first place in the NL West.

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