Padres overpower Brewers 11-2 to tie wild-card race

The San Diego Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 11-2 on August 11, achieving a critical tie in the wild-card standings with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. The Padres scored five runs in the second inning, highlighted by Luis Rengifo’s grand slam. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Campusano also contributed home runs, and Walker Buehler pitched effectively for six innings, allowing just three hits. This victory marks the Padres' fourth consecutive win and their tenth in the last twelve games, as they continue their push for a playoff spot. They will face the Brewers again, with Robbie Ray starting for San Diego.

• 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Blasts Brewers, 11-2, As They Tie Up Wild-Card Race