Gavin Sheets hit two of San Diego's four home runs and drove in four runs, and Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed San Francisco's Rafael Devers of a homer as the Padres beat the Giants 8-1 on Wednesday night.

On Wednesday night -- after the Padres had completed an 8-1 demolition of the Giants at Petco Park -- Fernando Tatis Jr. stood at his locker and recounted a story from his childhood. If you were ever ...

Armed with a super-bullpen and a lineup full of stars, the San Diego Padres are particularly well-suited to thrive in a playoff series.