Cubs Defeat Padres 3-1 to Advance to NL Division Series

The Cubs defeated the Padres 3-1 Oct 2, 2025, clinching NL Wild Card Series and advancing to the NL Division Series. Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s go‑ahead RBI single and Michael Busch’s solo homer powered the win. getnews.me/cubs-defeat-padres-3-1-t... #cubs #nlwildcard

I don't have much in the fingernails department after that ninth inning, but the Cubs closed it out! Now for a quick trip up I-94 for the NLDS! Fly that flag and sing that song! #GoCubsGo #SDvsCHC #NLWildCard

Fermin flies out, and THAT WILL DO IT!!!!!!!!

CUBS FLY THE W, AND ADVANCES TO THE NEXT ROUND!!!!!!!!!!

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The cardiac @Cubs!!! Meet you at Murphy's #Cubs #nlwildcard #Chicago

This can't be good.........

Not good at all for the Cubs.........

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BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK........

GONE!!!!!!!

PADRES NOT DONE YET, MERRILL SMACKS THIS ONE OUT OF THE PARK AND PADRES GETS 1 RUN BACK!!!!!!!

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And that will be it for Cubs' night as Swanson strikes out swinging.

Last chances for Padres coming up.

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David Morgan will pitch for the Padres.

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Machado grounds out to shortstop, and no runs for Padres.......

And their hope for season continuing is slowly slipping away.....

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KELLER BRINGS THE SINKER, AND TATIS STRIKES OUT SWINGING!!!!!!!

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How the hell was he out???? #NLWildCard

These Padres-Cubs announcers (actually Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald) sound like they are trying to impersonate Joe Buck and Adam Wainwright. #NLWildCard #Cubs #Padres #ESPN #stlcards

OH WHAT A DOUBLE PLAY THERE!!!!!!!

And Padres limit the damage to just two runs......

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Swanson walked, and since bases were loaded, Suzuki walks home, and Cubs tack on another run!!!!!!

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BIG SINGLE BY CROW-ARMSTRONG, AND TUCKER COMES HOME, KELLY TO SECOND!!!!!!!

And I think that might be it for Darvish..........

Didn't make it to end of 2nd......

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Your starting lineup for the Cubs.

Good old Yu Darvish will pitch for the Padres.

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OH WHAT A CATCH THERE AND MACHADO LINED OUT TO CENTER!!!!!!!

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Well, who wants it more in this game?

With that, PLAY BALL!!!!!!!!

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Starting lineup for the Padres.

Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs.

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On the call for the action today from Wrigley, Kevin Brown, Jessica Mendoza and Ben McDonald.

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Alright, we got another game happening right now.

San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs.

Winner advances, losing team, goes home.

ESPN!!!!!!!!!! (Streaming on ESPN app, subscription required)

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Dodgers Advance to NLDS After Yamamoto’s Dominant Win Over Reds

Yoshinobu Yamamoto fanned nine as the Dodgers beat the Reds 8–4, clinching a NLDS spot on Oct 2, 2025. Shohei Ohtani is slated to start Game 1 against the Phillies. getnews.me/dodgers-advance-to-nlds-... #dodgers #nlwildcard #yamamoto

ESPN MLB analyst Ben McDonald won't be watching ESPN's NHL Opening Night coverage The NHL signed a seven-year media deal with ESPN/ABC in 2021. Suffice it to say, MLB analyst Ben McDonald hasn't been tuning in very much over that time.

PBP voice Kevin Brown tried to promote ESPN's "Opening Night" tripleheader during SD/CHC #NLWildcard Game 2 Wednesday. Safe to say MLB analyst Ben McDonald's not interested in tuning in. #OOPS awfulannouncing.com/espn/ben-mcd...

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#DoyersWeeng the #NLWildcard, smallball turns up BIG to blue out the Reds and advance to the #NLDS!
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#Dodgers 8 | 4 #Reds 🐼

HR: #BarrelsAreOverrated
WP: Y. Yamamoto 🦁 (1-0)
Ks: 13 🍔, Series: 2-0
11 WINS TO GO!

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BRING ON PHILLY!

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WHO'S CRAVING A ROKI-DOG RIGHT NOW?!?!

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YAMAMOTO WHEN BASES LOADED, NO OUTS:

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Well, you didn't think the Pads weren't gonna put up a fight did you? Game 1 winner though... #NLWildcard #SDvsCHC #MLB

Tyler Rogers!! Beware, his numbers are always great but he chokes in big situs. Thats why I was happy to see him go. Good luck. #NLWildcard #SDvsCHC #MLB #SFGiants