Padres and Cubs Clash in Wild Card Series with Key Moments and Decisions
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Manny Machado's two-run homer and strong pitching led the San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3 at Wrigley Field. The Padres' bullpen, including Mason Miller's record-tying eight straight strikeouts, played a crucial role in the win, with the series now tied at 1-1.
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