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How Michael King Saved The Padres For At Least One More Game

Facing a depleted bullpen due to Mason Miller's paternity leave and Adrian Morejon's shoulder fatigue, the San Diego Padres turned to starter Michael King to preserve a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite throwing 72 pitches just two days prior, King volunteered for duty and delivered two scoreless innings, throwing 40 pitches to secure the win and extend the NLDS to a fourth game.

His performance featured increased velocity on both his four-seam and two-seam fastballs, drawing praise from teammates Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Jason Adam for his willingness to take the mound in a high-stakes situation.

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