{
  "id": 12568058,
  "title": "Michael King answers the call as Padres keep season alive after 4-3 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/michael-king-answers-the-call-as-padres-keep-season-alive-after-4-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:47:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-king-answers-call-padres-064716075.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Diego, California – When Craig Stammen announced on Tuesday that pitcher Michael King was available for the game, he didn't exaggerate. The Padres secured a crucial 4-3 victory over Milwaukee in Game 3 of the NLDS, thanks to a remarkable team effort. Closer Mason Miller was placed on the paternity list just hours before the game due to his wife's pregnancy, and reliever Adrian Morejón was experiencing shoulder issues. However, the team rose to the occasion. King, who had recently pitched on Sunday, entered the game in the eighth inning and delivered a masterful performance, striking out 12 batters over 2.1 innings. Despite missing a few pitches, he delivered the crucial ninth-inning pitch that struck out Christian Yelich, sealing the win. The atmosphere at Petco Park was electric, with fans chanting King's name when he took the mound. The Padres showcased their resilience and unity, proving they could rise to any challenge \"all hands on deck.\"",
  "summary": "The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres survive Game 3 due to Michael King, Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts heroics.",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael King steps in for Padres in 4-3 win over Milwaukee",
    "Mason Miller on paternity list, Adrian Morejón with shoulder issues",
    "King strikes out 12, seals win with ninth-inning pitch"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}