Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres' return to playoffs

Published Oct 01 2020 at 1:43 AM GMT

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Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St.
Louis' bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his playoff debut and the Cardinals ruined the San Diego Padres' long-awaited return to the playoffs with a 7-4 victory Wednesday in the opener of their NL wild-card series.