UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 30, 2026) – Michael King and two San Diego relievers teamed on a three-hit, 11-strikeout shutout, as the Padres blanked the visiting Chicago Cubs in the opener of a National League Wild Card Series last night, 8-0. Game two of the best-of-three series is this evening at Petco Park.
Five Chicago pitchers combined to allow six hits with seven strikeouts, as the White Sox topped the Astros in Houston to begin an American League Wild Card Series last night, 6-3. Game two of the best-of-three series is this evening at Daikin Park.
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Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the visiting Blackhawks in the two teams’ season opener last night, 5-2. Chicago skates in Salt Lake City against the Utah Mammoth tomorrow evening.
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