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Cubs manager Craig Counsell defended his decision to leave pitcher Shota Imanaga in to face Manny Machado, who then hit a decisive two-run homer, in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The decision was based on confidence in Imanaga's performance, despite the outcome, and a Game 3 will determine the series winner, with Yu Darvish starting for the Padres and Jameson Taillon for the Cubs.
The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series, with Machado and Miller starring, setting up a decisive Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs secured their first playoff win since 2017 by defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of the wild-card series, highlighted by back-to-back home runs and Suzuki's impactful performance, signaling a strong start to their postseason run.
The Cincinnati Reds announced their 26-man playoff roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Dodgers, with notable exclusions of Brady Singer and Zach Maxwell, and the series begins tonight at Dodger Stadium with ESPN and 700 WLW broadcasting.
The Chicago Cubs will host the San Diego Padres in a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field, marking their first postseason appearance since 2020. The series features key pitching matchups, star players like Tatis Jr. and Machado, and follows MLB playoff rules including pitch clock and no ghost runner in extra innings. The winner advances to the NL Division Series against the Brewers.
The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Miami Marlins in the NL Wild-Card Series with a 7-1 win in Game 2. Bryson Stott hit a grand slam, becoming the second Phillies player to do so in postseason history. Aaron Nola pitched seven shutout innings, leading the Phillies to victory. They will now face the Atlanta Braves in the division series.
Zack Wheeler delivers a dominant performance, allowing only one run in 6 2/3 innings, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Miami Marlins 4-1 in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. Wheeler's fastball and sweeper pitch were particularly effective, and the Phillies can secure the series with a win in Game 2.
The Philadelphia Phillies have opted to leave pitcher Michael Lorenzen off their roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins, instead choosing to carry an extra right-handed bat to counter Miami's left-heavy pitching staff. The Phillies believe they won't need 13 pitchers in the best-of-three series and have added infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson to the bench. Lorenzen, who threw a no-hitter in his second start for Philadelphia, could potentially be included in the next round if the Phillies advance.