Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit homer propels dominant Padres past Cubs 4-1 for 2-game Wild Card sweep
Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit homer propelled the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series, securing a 2-game sweep. The Padres' dominating pitching staff, with five pitchers combining for a five-hitter, contributed to the win. San Diego's sweeping victory marked their fifth playoff series triumph in the past seven years, propelling them to face the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers in the NL division series.
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