Brewers fans feel mixed emotions after Padres' emphatic win over Cubs in Wild Card Series opener

The San Diego Padres dominated the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, with pitcher Michael King shutting down Chicago's offense while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado hit first-inning home runs off Cubs starter Matthew Boyd. Brewers fans are relieved the Cubs lost since Milwaukee finished the regular season 9-4 against Chicago but only 2-4 against the Padres, including a three-game sweep in August. The Padres' dominant performance came without using their elite closer Mason Miller or setup man Adrian Morejon, preserving their bullpen strength for upcoming games as they pursue a deep playoff run.

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