Tatis' Leadoff Homer, King's Near No-Hitter Power Padres to 8-0 Rout of Cubs in Wild-Card Opener
Fernando Tatis Jr. opened the game with a home run and pitcher Michael King flirted with a no-hitter as the Padres blew out the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series.
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The San Diego Padres opened their wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs with a statement win, defeating the Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 behind a leadoff home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. and a dominant pitching performance from Michael King, according to ESPN.
Tatis set the tone immediately, sending the first pitch of the game over the fence to give San Diego an early lead before the Cubs had a chance to settle in.
King backed up the early advantage on the mound, carrying a no-hit bid deep into the game as part of a standout start that helped shut down the Cubs' offense throughout.
The Padres' offense continued to build on the early momentum, extending their lead over the course of the game en route to the lopsided 8-0 final score.
The win gives San Diego a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-three wild-card series, putting the Cubs in a position where they will need to respond in the next game to keep their postseason hopes alive.
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