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Despite a disappointing sophomore year, Chris Paddack got the start for the Padres in Game 1, and it went as you’d expect.
Given how Chris Paddack’s second year in the big leagues, the news that he would be starting Game 1 of a playoff series, was a bit shocking. The Padres released their roster for the wild card round matchup against the Cardinals, and neither Dinelson Lamet nor Mike Clevinger was on the list.
Both went down with bicep tightness at the end of the regular season, and despite Clevinger throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday, the Padres determined he would likely not pitch the rest of the year.