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Padres Seek to Continue Win Streak, Take on the Dodgers – WTOP News
Michael King struck out eight batters over seven shutout innings to secure an 8-0 victory, marking San Diego's 18th win in their last 22 games, team statistics showed.
- On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, the San Diego Padres clinched their third consecutive postseason berth with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking franchise history.
- The Padres surged following the All-Star break, implementing a bullpen-heavy strategy to overcome season-long injuries to starter Joe Musgrove and maintain competitiveness in the final weeks.
- Hosting the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, for the Wild Card Series opener, the Padres entered riding an 18-win surge in their last 22 games.
- San Diego dominated the opener 8-0 as pitcher Michael King threw seven shutout innings; Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado both homered early, powering the Padres to series control.
- Game 2 of the Wild Card Series takes place Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Petco Park, with Nick Pivetta returning from elbow injury to start as the Padres seek the Division Series.
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Daily Jefferson County UnionPadres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bid
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff homer in Padres history on the Cubs’ first pitch, Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and San Diego rolled to an 8-0 victory over Chicago in the NL Wild Card…
Padres rout Cubs as King takes no-hitter into 7th inning in Wild Card Series opener
Veteran right-hander Michael King dominates Chicago’s lineup, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts all homer, and San Diego cruises to an 8-0 win. Game 2 is Wednesday night.
·Los Angeles, United States
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