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MLB wild-card updates: Padres shut out Cardinals, advance to NLDS showdown vs. Dodgers

During MLB’s busy wild-card series, we’ll keep you updated right here on results, must-see moments and what’s next in each matchup.

Game 3: San Diego Padres 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0

What happened?: The San Diego Padres are moving on to the National League Division Series after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the wild-card series. The victory sets up an epic showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After appearing down and out halfway through Game 2, the Padres bats came alive to save their season. San Diego hit five home runs from the sixth inning on in Thursday's thrilling win.