Randy Vasquez spun seven innings of one-hit ball as the Padres overwhelmed Milwaukee 7-0 at Petco Park. Ryan O’Hearn opened the scoring with a first-inning grand slam, while Luis Arraez added a two-run homer in the second to propel San Diego to a commanding early lead. Jose Iglesias tacked on a late solo shot as Xander Bogaerts returned from the IL, and Gavin Sheets and Ramón Laureano also contributed in the rally. The win tightens San Diego’s grip on its postseason race and sets the stage for a potential sweep Wednesday.

Vasquez walked two and struck out three while navigating a lineup missing Tatis Jr., Machado, Merrill and Cronenworth. The Padres leaned on strong run support and a bullpen that kept Milwaukee quiet after the early blast, with Yuki Matsui closing the ninth. The 7-0 victory narrows the gap to the Cubs for the NL4 seed and keeps pace with the Dodgers in the NL West as San Diego eyes a critical finish to the season.

San Diego clinched a wild-card berth with Freddy Fermin's 11th-inning walk-off, 5-4, over Milwaukee. Five games remain at Petco as the Padres chase the No. 5 seed behind the Dodgers. A 10th-inning rally tied it on Gavin Sheets' fielder's choice that plated Luis Arraez, and Jose Iglesias followed with a sacrifice that set up Fermin's decisive hit. San Diego is in the playoffs for the second straight year and fourth in six seasons.

Pivetta is having a career year for San Diego, punching out five to push his 2025 total to 190 and delivering a 2.87 ERA, 13 wins, 181 2/3 innings and a 5.3 WAR.

San Diego edged Milwaukee 5-4 in extras as Iglesias homered and Freddy Fermin delivered the walk-off hit that clinched a postseason berth.

The Padres have won three straight, sit 2.5 back of the Dodgers, and finish with two vs Milwaukee and three vs Arizona; a West title remains within reach. Pivetta is slated to start the finale, but could be rested if the title is secured.