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Padres not in NLCS, but fans of team should like what they see

The San Diego Padres fell short of their postseason goals this year, bowing out of the National League Division Series in a three-game sweep to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite a lineup bolstered by veterans like Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, along with rising stars Fernando Tatis Jr.

and Jackson Merrill, the team couldn’t overcome a few pivotal moments that shifted the series in Milwaukee’s favor. While Padres fans may be disappointed by the early exit, the Brewers’ swift rise to the National League Championship Series—where they now face the Los Angeles Dodgers—has drawn attention, especially after their dominant start.

Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski outdueled Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal in Game 1, while William Contreras delivered a clutch performance in Game 2 to extend the Brewers’ series lead. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ quest for a third consecutive World Series title continues, with Shohei Ohtani’s role in Game 3 of the ALCS already under scrutiny as the Cleveland Guardians look to extend their playoff momentum.

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