San Diego Padres Tap Michael King for Game 1 Start Against Chicago Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres have selected Michael King as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs, scheduled to be played at Petco Park.
San Diego, CA, September 29, 2026 —
The San Diego Padres have named Michael King as the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the upcoming National League Wild Card Series. The highly anticipated matchup is set to take place at Petco Park, the Padres’ home stadium. King will face the Chicago Cubs in the opening game of the series.
Details regarding the specific date of Game 1 or the full series schedule were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information concerning Michael King’s performance statistics for the season, his previous playoff experience, or the strategic reasoning behind his selection as the Game 1 starter is not available in the provided information.
The National League Wild Card Series is a critical playoff round that determines which teams advance further in the postseason. The selection of a starting pitcher for the opening game is a significant decision for any team aiming to compete for a championship. The Padres will be looking to their chosen pitcher to set a strong tone against the Cubs in this crucial series opener.
Further details about the roster, the Cubs’ starting pitcher, or any additional game-day information are not specified. The summary focuses solely on the Padres’ choice of Michael King for the first game of the series at Petco Park.
Story summarized from the original created by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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