Padres pummel Cubs behind Tatis' leadoff blast, King's no-hit bid in Game 1

The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 of their MLB wild-card series. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a leadoff home run to set the tone early, while pitcher Michael King delivered an outstanding performance that included a no-hit bid on the mound. The Padres made a dominant statement with their emphatic opening victory.