Michael King Named Padres' Game 1 Starter Against Cubs

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King is set to take the mound as the starter for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. King will duel opposite Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd in the series opener. The matchup sets the stage for San Diego as they begin their postseason run, relying on King to set the tone in the best-of-three series following the conclusion of the regular season.