Cubs Beat Padres in Game 1 of NL Wild Card, Look to Close Out in Game 2

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The Chicago Cubs seized the early advantage in the NL Wild Card Series, defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 at Wrigley Field in front of a raucous home crowd. pic.twitter.com/SmdJN3LQNn — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 30, 2025Cubs Bullpen Delivers a StatementAfter giving up the early run, Cubs starter Matthew Boyd settled in and worked into the fifth inning, keeping San Diego from building on its lead. The Cubs bullpen today against the Padres: 4.2 IP | 0 H | 0 BB | 0 R | 4 K Absolutely nails. What to Watch in Game 2Game 2 looms as a must-win for San Diego and a golden chance for Chicago to close out the series at home. The Padres have already announced Dylan Cease as their Game 2 starter, with Yu Darvish penciled in for Game 3 if it comes to that.