The Cubs got an outstanding pitching performance to mount a comeback victory over the Padres in Game 1 of the Wild Card series Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, it was San Diego that received a tremendous performance from their hurlers as they shut out Chicago to win Game 2 and force a decisive final game.
Opener Andrew Kittredge gave up consecutive singles to begin the top of the 1st inning. He escaped major damage, allowing only a sacrifice fly to Jackson Merrill that gave the Pads a 1-0 lead. The North Siders could not figure out starter Dylan Cease and failed to scratch out a run against him in four-plus innings.