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Padres beat Cubs 4-1, sweep series, advance to NLDS against Brewers
Gavin Sheets hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, and San Diego’s bullpen held Chicago to one run in two games.
- 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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