Mike Moustakas hit his 35th home run of the season, Lorenzo Cain also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday night to keep up their playoff push with their 11th win in 12 games.

The Brewers came in one game behind the Chicago Cubs for the NL's second wild card and three games back of St. Louis in the NL Central.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Mike Moustakas hit his 35th home run of the season, Lorenzo Cain also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday night to keep up their playoff push with their 11th win in 12 games.
Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Renfroe, who had missed nine games with a sprained left ankle, connected off Matt Albers (8-5) and spoiled the six scoreless innings crafted by three Milwaukee pitchers.
San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe celebrates his home run with teammate Austin Hedges during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Ben Gamel' sacrifice fly tacked on a run in the eighth.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Manny Machado had an infield single and Paddack added a base hit.
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tosses his bat after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: Woodruff was reinstated from the 10-day injured list (left oblique strain) prior to the game. ... C Manny Piña (mild concussion) was cleared to play by the doctors from MLB. He's been out since taking a foul tip off his mask Sept. 5th. ... 2B Keston Hiura (strained left hamstring) was back in the starting lineup. He had only pinch hit twice since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sept. 11th.
San Diego Padres' Manny Machado hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: RHP Adrian Houser (6-6, 3.84 ERA) makes his second appearance and first start against the Padres this season. He tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief on June 19th at Petco Park.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)
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Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Mike Moustakas hit his 35th home run of the season, Lorenzo Cain also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday night to keep up their playoff push with their 11th win in 12 games.

Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Renfroe, who had missed nine games with a sprained left ankle, connected off Matt Albers (8-5) and spoiled the six scoreless innings crafted by three Milwaukee pitchers.

San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe celebrates his home run with teammate Austin Hedges during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Ben Gamel' sacrifice fly tacked on a run in the eighth.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Manny Machado had an infield single and Paddack added a base hit.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tosses his bat after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: Woodruff was reinstated from the 10-day injured list (left oblique strain) prior to the game. ... C Manny Piña (mild concussion) was cleared to play by the doctors from MLB. He's been out since taking a foul tip off his mask Sept. 5th. ... 2B Keston Hiura (strained left hamstring) was back in the starting lineup. He had only pinch hit twice since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sept. 11th.

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: RHP Adrian Houser (6-6, 3.84 ERA) makes his second appearance and first start against the Padres this season. He tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief on June 19th at Petco Park.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Moustakas teed off on a 1-2 pitch from reliever Matt Strahm (5-9) in the bottom of the seventh after Hunter Renfroe's 32nd home run in the top of the inning tied the score at 1-1.

Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Renfroe, who had missed nine games with a sprained left ankle, connected off Matt Albers (8-5) and spoiled the six scoreless innings crafted by three Milwaukee pitchers.

Brandon Woodruff started, struck out four and walked one in the first two innings. Gio Gonzalez allowed two hits and struck out four over the third, fourth and fifth. Brent Suter retired the side in order in the sixth, striking out two.

Drew Pomeranz struck out the side in the eighth and pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his second save in as many chances.

Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Ben Gamel' sacrifice fly tacked on a run in the eighth.

Padres rookie right-hander Chris Paddack made his 26th start of the season and first against the Brewers. He allowed one hit, Cain's solo shot in the third, walked one and struck out nine in five innings.

The Padres matched a season-high with their sixth straight loss.

San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe celebrates his home run with teammate Austin Hedges during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe celebrates his home run with teammate Austin Hedges during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Manny Machado had an infield single and Paddack added a base hit.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Padres: LF Wil Myers was scratched and replaced by Nick Martini in left. No reason was given for the change, but Myers struck out pinch-hitting in the eighth. ... C Francisco Mejia (right oblique strain) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. He was available to pinch hit or catch.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: Woodruff was reinstated from the 10-day injured list (left oblique strain) prior to the game. ... C Manny Piña (mild concussion) was cleared to play by the doctors from MLB. He's been out since taking a foul tip off his mask Sept. 5th. ... 2B Keston Hiura (strained left hamstring) was back in the starting lineup. He had only pinch hit twice since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sept. 11th.

UP NEXT

Padres: RHP Dinelson Lamet (2-5, 4.06) makes his second career start against the Brewers. He's allowed no more than three earned runs in 10 of his 12 previous starts this season.

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tosses his bat after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun tosses his bat after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Brewers: RHP Adrian Houser (6-6, 3.84 ERA) makes his second appearance and first start against the Padres this season. He tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief on June 19th at Petco Park.

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San Diego Padres' Manny Machado hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

 Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

 Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP PhotoMorry Gash)