Padres news: Joe Musgrove gets unreal welcome from fans in return after 2 years
Tuesday night was a resounding success for the San Diego Padres. They were dominant in Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs, taking an 8-0 victory behind a torrid night from the offense as well as a solid outing from starting pitcher Michael King , who threw seven innings of shutout baseball. But amid the Padres’ all-important […] The post Padres news: Joe Musgrove gets…
San Diego Padres' fans showered returning veteran Joe Musgrove with a standing ovation upon his return to the big-league mound after a two-year hiatus. Musgrove, who underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2024, made his postseason debut on Tuesday night in a resounding 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Despite allowing two hits and a walk, Musgrove struck out two and shut down the Cubs in the ninth inning, contributing to the Padres' dominant performance.
The fanbase recognized the significant milestone of Musgrove's return by giving him a rousing ovation, acknowledging the road he had to traverse. While his return was a bold move by the Padres, they had a perfect Game 1 and had a cushion to not deploy their best bullpen arms. Musgrove's presence in the postseason could be valuable, and he may even play a role in clinching San Diego's spot in the NLDS.
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