Padres fall to Cubs in game 1, 3-1
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The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs stand for the national anthem before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres square off in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Cubs lead the series 1-0, and can advance to the NLDS with a victory.
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their National League wild-card series.
A San Diego Padres reliever has a message for the Chicago Cubs, who the Padres will face in the Wild Card round beginning Tuesday.