Padres Push for No-Hitter Against Cubs in Wild Card Opener
San Diego's pitching staff kept Chicago hitless deep into Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series.
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The San Diego Padres' pitching staff worked on a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs during Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series, according to live coverage of the game.
Details of the outing were being updated as the game progressed, with the Padres seeking to translate the strong pitching performance into a series-opening win over the Cubs.
Early series stakes
A win in the series opener would give San Diego an important edge in the best-of-three format, while a loss would put added pressure on Chicago in the games that follow.
Both National League clubs enter the Wild Card round looking to advance further into the postseason, and the outcome of the opening game is expected to set the tone for the rest of the series.
Further information on the final result and any milestones reached during the game was expected as coverage continued.
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