The San Diego Padres forced a decisive Game 3 in their NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs with a 3-0 victory. Manny Machado's two-run homer and a dominant pitching performance, including Mason Miller's 104.5 mph fastball, secured the win for the Padres. The Cubs offense struggled, managing only four hits. The series finale, determining who advances, will be played Thursday at Wrigley Field.

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