Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Results, Stats, and Recap

Key Points:

• The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 win in Game 2, following an 8-0 victory in Game 1, highlighted by a two-run pinch-hit homer from Gavin Sheets.
• Five Padres pitchers combined to limit the Cubs to just eight hits over 18 innings, showcasing dominant pitching against a team that led the majors in runs and the NL in home runs during the regular season.
• Ethan Salas became the youngest player to catch in a postseason game, contributing an RBI as the Padres continued their strong surge since early September, advancing to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series.
• Cubs hitters Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman struggled significantly, going a combined 0-for-15 with eight strikeouts, while Padres manager Craig Stammen praised his bullpen's performance and the team's ability to win decisively.
• The Padres, who have won five playoff series in seven years, will open the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Saturday, having taken four of six games against them during the regular season.