Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres • Sep 29, 2026

In the NL Wild Card Series opener, the San Diego Padres dominated the Chicago Cubs with an 8-0 victory, highlighted by Michael King's stellar performance, as he threw a gem, allowing only one hit over seven innings while striking out eight. The Padres' offense was powered by early homers from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts added to the lead with another homer, solidifying the Padres' 1-0 series lead.