MLB playoffs 2026: Live updates, wild-card scores, highlights from every Game 2
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Key Points:
- Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez successfully escaped a jam after Sean Murphy's double, ending the inning without allowing a run, keeping the game tied 1-1 through five innings.
- Padres pitcher Michael King flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning, helping San Diego secure an 8-0 shutout win over the Cubs in their National League wild-card series opener, marking the largest postseason shutout in Padres history.
- Red Sox leadoff hitter Roman Anthony was removed in the sixth inning due to discomfort in his right hand, with the team still evaluating whether he will need imaging or a roster replacement for the wild-card series.
- The Houston Astros lost 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the wild-card round, with costly errors and self-inflicted runs contributing to the defeat and fans booing the team at home.
- Astros players, including Christian Walker and reliever Bennett Sousa, expressed frustration over the boos from home fans, emphasizing their hard work throughout the season and the desire for fan support despite the team's struggles.
