Brewers Outpace Padres 3–1 Despite Tatis Jr.'s Solo Homer

Fernando Tatis Jr. provided a bright spot for the San Diego Padres with a 429-foot solo home run in the third inning, leveling the score at 1–1. Despite his effort, the Padres fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 3–1 on October 7, 2026, in the 2026 MLB postseason.

The Brewers answered with patience and precision, as Garrett Mitchell and Jackson Chourio each singled to drive in runs. Mitchell’s single in the third brought in Sal Frelick, who had scored on that play, while Chourio’s fifth-inning single put Milwaukee ahead 2–1. Frelick later added a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, extending the lead to 3–1.

Milwaukee’s pitching limited San Diego’s offense effectively. Robert Gasser worked through four innings, allowing three hits and one run with three strikeouts and one walk, while Aaron Ashby shut down the Padres over three innings without surrendering a hit. On the San Diego side, Walker Buehler pitched three innings, yielding three hits and one run with two walks and no strikeouts.

Beyond Tatis Jr., San Diego’s offense struggled to find traction. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill each collected a hit, but the team managed only one run. The Brewers’ balanced attack and timely hitting proved enough to keep the Padres at bay.

Milwaukee’s ability to capitalize on key opportunities separated the teams in this matchup. San Diego’s lone home run was not matched by enough offensive support, underscoring the challenge they faced against Milwaukee’s pitching and situational hitting.