Padres fever is quickly spreading across San Diego and it’s easy to see the symptoms: big smiles, laughing, and pure joy. And with gas back above $6 a gallon, rent prices skyrocketing, and food getting more expensive, it’s coming at the perfect time. For long-frustrated Friars fans there is definitely a lot to celebrate, not only did we knock the Dodgers out of the playoffs, but the team also advanced to the National League Championship series for the first time in over 20 years. Chants of “Beat LA” could be heard all over the county Saturday night, and they’ve been replaced with “Let’s go, Padres!” MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/mlb/padres/padres-fans-winning-best-medicine-sick-of-losing/509-dfd7887d-9190-473c-9792-6e0f89e52789