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Michael King throws six no-hit innings in Padres playoff opener against Cubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:52 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Michael King throws six no-hit innings in Padres playoff opener against Cubs

Summary

Michael King of the San Diego Padres has thrown six no-hit innings against the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series opener on September 30, 2026. King struck out six batters while allowing three walks and one error in his third career playoff start. The Padres took a 7-0 lead through the first five and a half innings thanks to home runs from Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts. King, who has solidified his role as a steady pitcher for San Diego after coming over from the Yankees, aims to continue his dominance in the postseason after a challenging previous season. The game remains in progress.

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Status Watch

•Michael King is in the third inning of his playoff start.
•Padres lead Cubs 7-0 midway through the game.
•Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each homer in the first inning.
•Xander Bogaerts adds a homer in the fourth inning.
•Game taking place at Petco Park.

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3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Padres' Michael King throws 6 no-hit innings in playoff opener against the Cubs

What they're saying

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Michael King has not allowed a hit through six innings in the San Diego Padres ' Wild Card Series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The veteran right-hander yielded three walks in the first six innings of his third career playoff start, and another Cubs batter reached on an error by shortstop Xander Bogaerts.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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