The San Diego Padres have the opportunity to clinch a victory at Petco Park this weekend. In their first game of the final regular-season series at home, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his second walk-off hit of the month, securing a 3-2 win over the White Sox in 10 innings on Friday night.
Tatis’ walk-off came after closer Robert Suarez struggled with his third blown save in his last six opportunities. This recent slump raises concerns about whether the Padres will continue to rely on Suarez as their closer, especially considering the other high-leverage options available to them.
However, despite these concerns, it is highly likely that the Padres will secure a clinch in the next few days. They have built up a significant lead and have had the best record in baseball since the All-Star break. The chances of anything else happening are extremely small.
it seems that Petco Park could be witness to a celebratory moment for the Padres soon.
