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Michael King’s 12 Strikeouts Lead Padres to 4-0 Shutout of Braves in Game 1

Oct 2, 2024, 02:23 AM

Michael King delivered a historic performance in his first career playoff start, leading the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. King struck out 12 batters over seven scoreless innings, allowing no walks, runs, or hits by pitch. This feat makes him the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to achieve 12+ strikeouts, no walks, and no runs in a single game. King threw 71 pitches and helped maintain a 3-0 lead before the Padres' shutout was finalized. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kyle Higashioka each contributed with two RBIs, including a home run from Tatis. The Padres are now one win away from advancing to the NLDS, having pushed the Braves to the brink of elimination.