Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ wild-card game against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 30, 2026, at Petco Park.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman watches San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill score in the second inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman watches San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill score in the second inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy heads to the mound after Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman gives up a run against the Padres during the second inning of Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy heads to the mound after Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman gives up a run against the Padres during the second inning of Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill slides safely into second base past Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the second inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill slides safely into second base past Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the second inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw fields a ground ball but cannot retire Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill during the second inning against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw fields a ground ball but cannot retire Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill during the second inning against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out in the first inning against the Padres during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out in the first inning against the Padres during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Padres fans cheer as Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out in the first inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Padres fans cheer as Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out in the first inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman strikes out swinging in the first inning against the Padres during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman strikes out swinging in the first inning against the Padres during Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman throws in the first inning against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman throws in the first inning against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman and catcher Carson Kelly walk to the dugout before the game against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman and catcher Carson Kelly walk to the dugout before the game against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta throws in the first inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series against the Cubs on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta throws in the first inning during Game 2 of their wild-card series against the Cubs on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman in the dugout before their game against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman in the dugout before their game against the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs fans find a spot on the grass overlooking the outfield before facing the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs fans find a spot on the grass overlooking the outfield before facing the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Lori Drake, a Cubs fan originally from Chicago Heights, updates her World Series shirt to replace Cleveland with San Diego before Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Lori Drake, a Cubs fan originally from Chicago Heights, updates her World Series shirt to replace Cleveland with San Diego before Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Fans find seats on a grassy hill while the Cubs warm up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Fans find seats on a grassy hill while the Cubs warm up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up in front of Pedro Ramírez to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up in front of Pedro Ramírez to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw warms up to face the Padres in Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs and Padres fans arrive for Game 2 of their wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)