Oct 2, 2025 - News

Padres beat Chicago Cubs, head to winner-take-all game

Kate Murphy

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado high five in celebration after a home run. — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado celebrate after Machado's home run. Photo: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado celebrate after Machado's home run. Photo: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Padres aren't done yet.

State of play: Manny Machado hit a deep, two-run home run in the 5th inning and the bullpen brought the heat (OK Mason Miller!) to help lift the Padres to a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs yesterday.

Now, the National League Wild Card series comes down to a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday at Wrigley Field. It starts at 12:08pm.
Yu Darvish will be on the mound for the good guys.

Padres pitcher Mason Miller throws from the mound at Wrigley Field with fans in the background. — Mason Miller struck out a Cubs batter with a 104.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch thrown in the postseason since tracking began in 2008. Photo: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

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