Cronenworth Clutch Powers Padres | San Diego Padres News

Jake Cronenworth delivered clutch magic Saturday night, turning the tide with two doubles that cut Minnesota’s lead and eventually tied the game — all part of his 11-game on-base streak. His mental prep and deep knowledge of pitchers make him a force in high-leverage moments. The Padres are riding a wave of momentum, now 10 games over .500 and firmly in third place in the NL wild-card race, with playoff odds soaring from under 8% to over 65%. They’re set to sweep the Twins in the series finale, facing Bailey Ober (recently inconsistent) against Walker Buehler (on a hot streak), in what could be Buehler’s first-ever matchup with Minnesota. With Cronenworth heating up and the team playing at an elite level, the Padres are looking like serious postseason contenders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01706cbf96e79efd