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Jake Cronenworth's 2-run single sends Padres to NLCS
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WATCH: Padres' Jake Cronenworth hits walk-off home run vs. Astros - Gaslamp Ball
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Former Michigan Wolverines baseball and current San Diego Padres star Jake Cronenworth is off to a hot start.
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Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
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Jake Cronenworth starring for Padres
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Jake Cronenworth (#9) All 21 Home Runs of the 2021 MLB Season
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Manny Machado, Trent Grisham homer as Padres fall to Brewers
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Jake Cronenworth's 2-run single sends Padres to NLCS
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WATCH: Jake Cronenworth hits inside-the-park home run
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Marlins score both their runs in ninth, walk off on Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham are underrated keys to Padres' success - The Athletic
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Dodgers leave closer Kimbrel off NLDS roster vs. Padres