Padres overpower Brewers 11-2 to tie wild-card race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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.
- •Padres score five runs in the second inning against Brewers
- •Luis Rengifo hits a grand slam
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. adds a home run
- •Walker Buehler pitches six strong innings
- •Padres aim for a series sweep against Brewers
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Blasts Brewers, 11-2, As They Tie Up Wild-Card Race
"The San Diego Padres finally caught the Arizona Diamondbacks last night, and the wild-card race is a three-team tie.
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