Michael King flirts with no-hitter as Padres dominate Cubs in wild-card Game 1
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Key Points:
- The San Diego Padres opened their National League wild-card series with an 8-0 shutout win over the Chicago Cubs, marking the largest shutout victory in Padres postseason history.
- Michael King nearly pitched a no-hitter, taking it into the seventh inning before allowing an infield single, while striking out 17 batters and throwing 20 called strikes.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a strong performance, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one RBI, a walk, a stolen base, and a leadoff home run.
- The Padres showcased their dominance with early home runs from Tatis and Manny Machado, setting the tone against a Cubs team that led MLB in runs during the regular season.
- San Diego is now one win away from the NLDS and has won 18 of their last 21 games, highlighting their status as the hottest team entering the postseason.
