While dominating the Mets, San Diego starter Joe Musgrove had his ears checked for sticky stuff, finishing with seven scoreless innings.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
Padres knock out Mets, advance to NLDS as Joe Musgrove’s ears become point of contention
While dominating the Mets, San Diego starter Joe Musgrove had his ears checked for sticky stuff, finishing with seven scoreless innings.
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