Dylan Cease and three relievers combined on a four-hitter and Manny Machado broke the game open with a two-run fifth inning home run and San Diego won Game 2 of their Wild Card series 3-0 to even their series with the Cubs at a game apiece. The top three hitters in the Padres’ batting order went a combined 4-11 with two RBIs and three runs scored.

San Diego’s win sets the stage for a decisive Game 3 Thursday. Yu Darvish takes the ball for the Padres and will be opposed by Jameson Taillon of the Cubs. The winner moves on to the Divisional Round against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Game 3 at Wrigley Field. Lets take a deeper dive into it and seek out a few angles to attack as bettors.

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