US EditionCubs beat Padres 3-1 to clinch Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against the Brewers
Strong pitching and key hits from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch led the Cubs to their first postseason series win since 2017, advancing them to face the Brewers in the NLDS.
- On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in winner‑take‑all Game 3 at Wrigley Field before 40,895 fans, securing their first postseason series victory since 2017.
- A second‑inning rally led by Pete Crow‑Armstrong gave the Cubs an early lead with an RBI single after Yu Darvish struggled; Jameson Taillon worked four scoreless innings and the bullpen closed strong.
- Michael Busch's late homer gave the Cubs insurance, while Jackson Merrill's ninth-inning solo shot and Brad Keller hitting two batters forced a relief change before Andrew Kittredge closed the game.
- Game 1 is set for Saturday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, reuniting Cubs manager Craig Counsell with his former Brewers club and ensuring NL Central representation in the NLCS for the first time since 2018.
- San Diego's offense again struggled, scoring five runs in their last 51 playoff innings, leaving the Padres with roster questions despite reaching the postseason four times in six years.
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Cubs quash Padres’ threat in 9th to win NL Wild Card Series
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their National League Wild Card Series on Thursday. Backed by a raucous crowd of 40,895 at Wrigley Field, Chicago used its stellar defense to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2017. Michael Busch hit a solo homer…
Cubs hold off Padres to advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.
Cubs defeat Padres in NL Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers: LIVE
The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres Thursday at Wrigley Field in a make-or-break game in the National League Wild Card Series. The Cubs will now go on to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cubs Beat Padres 3-1 to Clinch Wild Card Series, Advance to NL Division Series Against the Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.
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