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Padres Seek to Continue Win Streak, Take on the Dodgers – WTOP News

Michael King allowed one hit in seven shutout innings as San Diego held Chicago scoreless and moved one win from the National League Division Series.

  • On Tuesday, the San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, taking a 1-0 series lead at Petco Park.
  • San Diego secured its third consecutive postseason appearance on Thursday, September 24, by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2, marking the first time in franchise history the team reached the playoffs in three straight seasons.
  • Starting pitcher Michael King held the Cubs hitless for six innings while allowing just one hit through seven shutout innings, striking out eight batters in his dominant third career playoff start.
  • Leading the series 1-0, the Padres need one more victory to reach the National League Division Series, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night at Petco Park behind starter Nick Pivetta.
  • The series winner advances to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-five Division Series, as San Diego pursues its first-ever championship after establishing a franchise record for consecutive winning seasons.
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