The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons | Sports

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons.

The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

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