Padres pummel Cubs behind Tatis’ leadoff blast, King’s gem in Game 1 – espn.com
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Padres pummel Cubs behind Tatis’ leadoff blast, King’s gem in Game 1
The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 10–1 in Game 1 of their postseason series. Tatis opened the game with a leadoff home run that sparked a six‑run burst, giving the Padres a strong early lead. King pitched a dominant outing, allowing only one run and striking out several batters while walking just one. The Cubs managed a single run in the bottom of the seventh, but the Padres’ offense continued to produce throughout the game. The victory gives the Padres a decisive advantage as the series begins.
