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Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres' return to playoffs
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Friday's MLB playoffs: 9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS
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Cardinals 'send a message' to Padres in 7-4 first-game victory in wild-card series
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9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS
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Cardinals' offense starts fast, bullpen closes faster and seizes 7-4 victory vs. Padres in Game 1
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Wainwright's return goes well for the Cardinals, who rally for a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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