Tatis Powers Padres Wild-Card Surge | San Diego Padres News

Fernando Tatis Jr. exploded for two homers and four RBIs as the San Diego Padres crushed the Minnesota Twins 8-1, completing a three-game sweep that’s heating up the wild-card race. With 11 of their last 14 wins and 21 of 28, the Padres are locking down the NL’s third wild-card spot, while the Twins’ playoff hopes took a hit after falling from tied for AL third to a tougher position. Luis Rengifo’s clutch bases-loaded double in the sixth and Tatis’ two-run single broke the game open, capped by Walker Buehler’s six strong innings. Brooks Lee’s 20th homer and Jackson Merrill’s seventh-inning blast couldn’t stop the Padres’ momentum, as the bullpen sealed it. Both teams face critical matchups Monday — Padres host Pirates, Twins head to A’s — as the postseason race intensifies. 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/692ea65241c28c70