Overview

• Freddy Fermin, acquired from the Royals at the July 31 deadline, delivered the 11th-inning single to beat the Brewers 5-4 and clinch a playoff berth.
• Following the win, Fermin declared, “I believe with this staff we have, we are going to the World Series,” according to the Associated Press.
• Manny Machado led a raucous clubhouse celebration with beer and tequila and FaceTimed a sick Fernando Tatis Jr., who was not present.
• San Diego sits second in the NL West at 86-71, 2.5 games behind the Dodgers, with five regular-season games remaining.
• If current standings hold, the Padres would face the Cubs in a Wild Card series, and the team hopes Tatis returns soon, per the AP.