Friar Faithful: The End to a Season

The San Diego Padres, who have entered the postseason with 20 wins in their last 23 regular-season games, have had back-to-back losses for the first time since September. October in baseball consists of games of intense pressure, and the current playoff series between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers has brought dramatic moments in almost every single game they’ve played. This specific series is part of the National League Division Series (NLDS), a best-of-five tournament round where the first team to win three games moves closer to playing for the championship. After the Milwaukee Brewers won the first two games at their home stadium, the action shifted to San Diego for Game 3. The first game resulted in a score of Brewers 3, and Padres 2. Milwaukee got off to a quick start thanks to great hitting from their 22 year old left fielder, Jackson Chourio, alongside his spectacular leap near the outfield wall to catch a hit that would have given San Diego the lead.

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