Jameson Taillon went with the “kitchen-sink approach” for Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.

“Just throw everything,” the Chicago Cubs starter said. “Don’t be predictable (and) stay out of their hot areas. I knew I had a really good bullpen backing me up, so I was just going to be a little more precise with my locations.

“Just mix and don’t repeat.”

The right-hander set the tone for an afternoon filled with outstanding pitching in the series-clinching 3-1 victory Thursday at Wrigley Field.

“I thought the game was about what Taillon gave us at the start,” manager Craig Counsell said. “I thought it was absolutely crucial. We knew we were going to have a couple guys that we were going to have to work really hard, but with him giving us four inni

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