Padres surge into postseason

San Diego spent September as the hottest team in baseball, securing a Wild Card Series at Petco Park.

Sheets plays through injury

Sheets spent most of September in a walking boot after a plantar plate tear in his left foot.

Sheets hits two-run homer

Sheets delivered a pinch-hit two-run home run in Game 2, sending Petco Park into delirium.

Padres win 4-1

San Diego secured a 4-1 victory over the Cubs, advancing to the NL Division Series against the Brewers.

Manager Stammen's plan

Manager Craig Stammen said they had 13 bricks to lay, with two down and 11 more to go.

“We had 13 bricks to lay. Two down, 11 more to go.”

Cubs manager's reaction

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said they didn't play well enough and the Padres were playing really well.

Sheets' game-winning swing

Sheets hit a 100.8 mph fastball for the hardest home run any Padre has ever hit.

“That’s Dairy Bonds, baby.”