Michael King flirts with no-hitter in MLB postseason wild card game

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Michael King flirts with no-hitter in MLB postseason wild card game
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Michael King of the San Diego Padres nearly achieved a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs during Game 1 of the National League wild card series at Petco Park. King held a no-hitter through six innings before Nico Hoerner broke it up with an infield single in the seventh, aided by a misplay from Manny Machado. King finished the game with eight strikeouts, contributing to the Padres' dominant 8-0 victory. This game adds to the history of no-hitters in MLB postseason play, which includes notable performances by Don Larsen and Roy Halladay.

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  • •Michael King pitched seven innings, recording eight strikeouts.
  • •King lost his no-hitter bid on Nico Hoerner's infield single.
  • •Padres won Game 1 of the wild card series 8-0.
  • •There have been three no-hitters in MLB postseason history.
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