Padres Defeat Braves 4-0 in Wild Card Game 1

In Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series, Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular return to the playoffs, hitting a two-run homer that propelled the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Tatis' 415-foot blast excited a sellout crowd at Petco Park and marked his first playoff appearance with fans since 2020. Michael King shone on the mound, striking out 12 batters while allowing no runs in his first postseason start, becoming the first pitcher to achieve such a feat in playoff history. The Padres' win puts them one game away from advancing to the National League Division Series, where they could face their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves, missing ace Chris Sale, struggled against the Padres' pitching and were unable to capitalize on their recent momentum from a doubleheader against the Mets. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night, with Joe Musgrove set to start for the Padres against Max Fried.