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 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)
Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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)Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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)Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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)Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is introduced before playing the Chicago Cubs during 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 San Diego Padres stand for the national anthem before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The San Diego Padres stand for the national anthem before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fireworks are set off before game one of the NL Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fireworks are set off before game one of the NL Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Padres starter Nick Pivetta pitches against the Cubs during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres starter Nick Pivetta pitches against the Cubs during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs during the first inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs during the first inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs after hitting a double in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs after hitting a double in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after a double against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after a double against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres hits a double against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres hits a double against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres hits a RBI double in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres hits a RBI double in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres scores in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres scores in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres gestures after sliding safely into third base against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres gestures after sliding safely into third base against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres catches a fly ball hit by Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs in the second inning during 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)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres catches a fly ball hit by Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs in the second inning during 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)
Elias Díaz #17 of the San Diego Padres and Ramón Laureano #5 look on against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Elias Díaz #17 of the San Diego Padres and Ramón Laureano #5 look on against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres bunts against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres bunts against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs on a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning as Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs gets ready to throw him out during Game 1 of the Wildcard series at Wrigley Field on Sept. 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres runs on a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning as Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs gets ready to throw him out during Game 1 of the Wildcard series at Wrigley Field on Sept. 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres beats out a throw at first bas against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres beats out a throw at first bas against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the San Diego Padres bats during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Ryan O’Hearn #32 of the San Diego Padres bats during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the San Diego Padres during 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)Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the San Diego Padres during 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)
Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Chicago Cubs fans celebrate a home run during the fifth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Chicago Cubs fans celebrate a home run during the fifth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ruben Niebla #57 of the San Diego Padres walks on the field during during the sixth inning of game one of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Ruben Niebla #57 of the San Diego Padres walks on the field during during the sixth inning of game one of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on after a solo home run by Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during 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)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on after a solo home run by Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during 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)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the base after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning during 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)Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres looks on as Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the base after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning during 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)
Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on after a solo home run by Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during 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)Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on after a solo home run by Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during 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)
Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during 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)Carson Kelly #15 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during 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)
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres reacts after pitching against the Chicago Cubs in 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)Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres reacts after pitching against the Chicago Cubs in 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)
Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres walks off after striking out in seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres walks off after striking out in seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs during 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)
Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)
Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres reacts after pitching against the Chicago Cubs in 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)Adrian Morejon #50 of the San Diego Padres reacts after pitching against the Chicago Cubs in 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)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs in 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)
Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fernando Tatis Jr. walks back to the Padres' dugout after striking out in the eighth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Cubs In Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fernando Tatis Jr. walks back to the Padres’ dugout after striking out in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s loss to the Cubs In Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jeremiah Estrada #56 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rocky Goyal, of San Diego, watches during the ninth inning of game one of the NL Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Rocky Goyal, of San Diego, watches during the ninth inning of game one of the NL Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cubs players celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Cubs players celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres during game one of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Originally Published: September 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM PDT