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The Padres’ bargain supporting cast rescued a fading season, leaving Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado with no place to hide against the Cubs.
Michael King delivered another October masterpiece for San Diego. Now the Padres must make a serious effort to secure their ace.
Joe Musgrove returned from Tommy John surgery to finish the Padres’ 8-0 Game 1 victory and give Petco Park the ending it wanted.
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