Padres Seek to Continue Win Streak, Take on the Dodgers – WTOP News
Michael King is set to start as San Diego seeks the win or help it needs to clinch a postseason berth.
- On Tuesday, the San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, moving one win away from advancing to the National League Division Series.
- San Diego officially clinched its third consecutive postseason berth on September 24 after a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the first time in franchise history the team reached the playoffs in three straight seasons.
- Dominating the Chicago Cubs, pitcher Michael King flirted with a no-hitter for 6 1/3 innings while striking out eight; King's seven shutout innings neutralized an offense that led the majors with 850 runs this season.
- With four hits and two home runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado powered the Padres' attack as the team aims to close the best-of-three series against Chicago during Wednesday's Game 2 at Petco Park.
- The winner of this series faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-five division series starting Saturday, as San Diego chases its first World Series title after reaching the championship round twice previously.
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