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Cubs Swept: Reaction to Padres Wild Card Exit | Beatline Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs (89-73) were swept out of the NL Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres with a 4-1 loss in Game 2. Five Padres pitchers combined for a five-hitter, highlighted by Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit two-run homer.
Key players discussed include Alex Bregman, whose power output faded against Michael King's slider, and Ian Happ, who struggled to generate clutch hits. The analysis covers the impact of bullpen injuries to Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey, and the performance of Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd…
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