SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The San Diego Padres (64-57) might be one of the hottest teams in baseball after taking back-to-back series against the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers (74-46). That means San Diego is now in a three-way tie for the final two wild-card spots. San Diego is hitting its stride during the two most important months of the baseball season: the final stretch. Aug 11, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) delivers during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Denis Poroy-Imagn ImagesAug 11, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Walker Buehler (10) delivers during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park.