Game Overview
On September 24, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers walked into San Diego’s Petco Park and left with a 3‑1 victory over the Padres. Right‑hander Aaron Ashby fired five solid innings, surrendering just two hits and one run while striking out seven. His command kept the Padres’ lineup off balance, forcing three ground balls and a crucial double play in the fifth inning.
San Diego responded early, loading the bases in the top of the second with a single by Manny Machado, a walk to Fernando Tatis Jr., and a sac fly from Jake Cronenworth. However, a timely double play erased the threat, and the innings ended with the score still tied. The Brewers answered in the bottom half, loading the bases themselves before Ryan Braun’s single drove in the first run of the night.
Midway through the third, Brewer catcher William Contreras belted a two‑run double that put the visiting club ahead 3‑0. The Padres managed to scrape a solitary run in the sixth when a leadoff double by Jake Cronenworth was driven home on a sacrifice fly.
Closer Andrés Uribe sealed the win, striking out the side in the ninth and recording his sixth save of the season. He faced just one batter, a groundout to shortstop Willy Adames, preserving the 3‑1 final score.
Impact on the Playoff Race
The win nudged Milwaukee’s overall record to 96‑63 and improved their road tally to 45‑36, keeping them firmly in the National League Central’s top spot. After a recent slump against teams with winning records — six straight losses — the Brewers finally broke the trend, boosting confidence heading into the final stretch.
For San Diego, the defeat dropped them to 87‑72 overall and 49‑29 at home. The Padres had entered the game on a four‑game winning streak, including a dominant 7‑0 victory over Milwaukee earlier in the season. Their home-day performance against NL Central opponents had been impressive, winning eight of the last nine such contests. This loss, however, highlighted lingering vulnerabilities in their bullpen when faced with late‑inning pressure.
Both clubs remain within striking distance of the postseason. The Brewers, perched near the top of the NL Central, are eyeing a wild‑card berth if they can sustain this resurgence. The Padres, perched just outside the wild‑card line, need to rebound quickly and capitalize on their strong home‑day record to stay alive.
Key offensive contributors for Milwaukee included Braun’s go‑ahead single and Contreras’ double, while the Padres’ lone run came from a disciplined approach at the plate by Cronenworth. Pitching stats for the night were telling: Ashby’s WHIP of 0.80 and Uribe’s flawless ninth inning underscored Milwaukee’s pitching depth, whereas the Padres saw starter Adrian Morejon surrender three runs over five innings, his record slipping to 13‑6.
- Final Score: Brewers 3, Padres 1
- Ashby (W) – 5‑2 record, 2.31 ERA
- Morejon (L) – 13‑6 record, 3.69 ERA
- Uribe – 6th save, 1.12 ERA
- Key Hits: Braun single (RBI), Contreras double (2 RBI)
The matchup not only provided a thrilling night for fans but also reshaped the late‑season narrative for two competitive NL clubs. With just a handful of games left, every win feels like a playoff series, and the Brewers’ road win in San Diego could prove pivotal as the postseason approaches.
