Padres beat Cubs 4-1, sweep series, advance to NLDS against Brewers
Gavin Sheets delivered a pinch-hit two-run homer, and San Diego’s bullpen held Chicago to one run in the series.
- The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago Cubs with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night, clinching the National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park and advancing to the National League Division Series.
- A year after being knocked out of the National League Wild Card series by Chicago at Wrigley Field, the Padres returned the favor, riding a 19-3 surge since September 5.
- Pinch-Hitter Gavin Sheets provided critical insurance with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, while the Padres' bullpen delivered 5.2 innings of scoreless relief to seal the sweep.
- San Diego now travels to face the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at American Family Field.
- The Padres won four of six meetings against Milwaukee during the regular season, marking the first postseason matchup between the clubs in franchise history.
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Padres sweep Cubs, advance to NLDS
SAN DIEGO (KYMA) - The San Diego Padres have officially gotten their revenge. One year after the Chicago Cubs eliminated San Diego in three games at Wrigley Field, the Padres returned the favor Wednesday night, sweeping Chicago out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 victory at Petco Park. San Diego's pitching once again proved to be the difference. Nick Pivetta started Game 2 and along with the Padres' bullpen, they held one of Major League B…
San Diego advances after sweeping Chicago with a solid pitching and timing, highlighting the home run of Sheets. Bogaerts and Salas also shone.The Fathers, with an impressive streak, will measure Milwaukee after beating the leaders in races and home runs, showing their potential in the postseason.
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thesportsleader.comBullpen carries Padres to sweep-sealing win over Cubs
Gavin Sheets ripped a pinch-hit, two-run homer and the San Diego Padres clinched their National League wild-card series with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in Game 2.The Padres' bullpen combined to give up two hits over 5 2/3...
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