The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres are in a competitive race for postseason berths, both coming off weekend series sweeps. Houston leads the American League West while San Diego sits atop the National League Wild Card standings, bolstered by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s recent performance, who has hit four home runs in five games since returning from injury. The Padres are aiming for the NL West title, now just 3.5 games behind the Dodgers, with a crucial series against them next week. Tatis's aggressive style has revitalized the Padres’ lineup, while Dylan Cease's strong pitching has contributed significantly to their recent success. Despite some recent struggles, the Padres maintain a 91.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to statistical analyses. The upcoming games will be pivotal as both teams push to secure their postseason spots.