We got a division race, y'all.
The Padres got home runs from Jose Iglesias and Jackson Merrill Tuesday night, beating the Giants 5-1. Meanwhile in Anaheim the Angels overcame a 9th inning go-ahead blast from Shohei Ohtani, walking off with a 7-6 win.
Jo Adell's game-winning single put the NL West rivals into a tie for first place at 68-52. The Padres were last tied for the top spot on May 10. Their last time holding at least a share of the division lead in August or September? Way back on September 25, 2010.
All five installments of the Freeway Series this season have gone to the Angels.
The Dodgers held an 8.5 game lead on the Padres early last month. That cushion is now gone thanks to a 12-20 record over their last 32 games. As they have cooled the Padres have heated up - winning 13