The San Diego Padres have reached one of their goals in clinching a postseason berth. Petco Park had plenty of reasons to celebrate after the team sealed the deal with a dramatic win over the Milwaukee Brewers in extra innings, a night that felt as much like a statement as it did a reward for a season filled with ups and downs.
Still, there’s another prize technically on the table: the National League West crown. It’s a pursuit that has eluded San Diego for over a decade, as the Dodgers have seemingly had the division on lock year after year.