The Padres [beat|defeated] the Giants 7-5 on Sept. 11. [The NL wild card race|The race for the NL wild card] is close, and San Diego [faces big decisions|has tough choices] about Mason Miller's workload. [Reports describe the situation|The situation is described] as [a major issue|a serious problem] [for the team|for the ballclub]. [How they handle Miller|The way the club manages Miller] could matter [in the final stretch|down the stretch]. A separate profile [notes|points out] that Miller's inspiration [goes beyond|extends past] his work on the mound. That profile [focuses on|centers on] his personal motivations, [not just his pitching|not only his pitching]. The team must [balance|weigh] the playoff push [against|alongside] Miller's usage.