{"id":480365,"date":"2026-09-30T10:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/480365\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:22:35","slug":"game-1-photos-chicago-cubs-at-san-diego-padres-chicago-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/480365\/","title":{"rendered":"Game 1 photos: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres \u2013 Chicago Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos from the Chicago Cubs\u2019 wild-card game against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, at Petco Park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Ian Happ leaves the Cubs dugout after dropping Game 1 of their wild-card series to the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A72.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867231\" \/>Ian Happ leaves the Cubs dugout after dropping Game 1 of their wild-card series to the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Padres dugout and fans celebrate their win as Cubs pinch hitter Michael Conforto strikes out to end the ninth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4466\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A18.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41865898\" \/>The Padres dugout and fans celebrate their win as Cubs pinch hitter Michael Conforto strikes out to end the ninth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4621\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A62.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867232\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Players pack up in the Cubs dugout after dropping Game 1 of their wild-card series to the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A69.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867212\" \/>Players pack up in the Cubs dugout after dropping Game 1 of their wild-card series to the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres fans watch Cubs left fielder Ian Happ catch a fly ball in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3887\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A61.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867230\" \/>Padres fans watch Cubs left fielder Ian Happ catch a fly ball in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres third baseman Manny Machado and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrate after Tatis scored from first on a stolen base in the seventh inning against the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A14.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41865319\" \/>Padres third baseman Manny Machado and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrate after Tatis scored from first on a stolen base in the seventh inning against the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds third base and scores after losing his helmet on a stolen base in the seventh inning against the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4135\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A60.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867218\" \/>Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds third base and scores after losing his helmet on a stolen base in the seventh inning against the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. steals second base as the ball gets by Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3352\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A58.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867223\" \/>Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. steals second base as the ball gets by Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong talks to umpire Bill Miller (26) after being called for a third strike swinging in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3952\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A65.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867220\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong talks to umpire Bill Miller (26) after being called for a third strike swinging in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Actor Bill Murray watches the Cubs and Padres play in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4619\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A43.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867210\" \/>Actor Bill Murray watches the Cubs and Padres play in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A64.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867208\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison regroups as he struggles through the fifth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3912\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A51.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867211\" \/>Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison regroups as he struggles through the fifth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4303\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A63.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867205\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts to being called for a strikeout in the eighth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner gets the team's first hit against the Padres in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4572\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A56.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867204\" \/>Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner gets the team\u2019s first hit against the Padres in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) is pulled from the game by manager Craig Counsell in the fifth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A48.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867201\" \/>Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) is pulled from the game by manager Craig Counsell in the fifth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd stands in the dugout after being pulled from the game after the fourth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A46.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867194\" \/>Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd stands in the dugout after being pulled from the game after the fourth inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd reacts while Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts rounds the bases with a home run in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4541\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A41.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867195\" \/>Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd reacts while Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts rounds the bases with a home run in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a home run against the Cubs in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A40.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867177\" \/>Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts hits a home run against the Cubs in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd looks up as he allows a home run to Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A27.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867188\" \/>Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd looks up as he allows a home run to Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. circles the bases with a leadoff home run against the Cubs in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4065\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A28.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867180\" \/>Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. circles the bases with a leadoff home run against the Cubs in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs infielders Pedro Ram\u00edrez, left to right, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch react during a pitching change against the Padres in the sixth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A54.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867193\" \/>Cubs infielders Pedro Ram\u00edrez, left to right, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch react during a pitching change against the Padres in the sixth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd struggles against the Padres i the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3515\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A36.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867178\" \/>Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd struggles against the Padres i the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres third baseman Manny Machado watches his solo home run off Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4669\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A30.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867187\" \/>Padres third baseman Manny Machado watches his solo home run off Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong steals second base as Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth awaits the throw in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3553\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A33.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867176\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong steals second base as Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth awaits the throw in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki reaches first base as Padres first baseman Ty France can't reach the throw in the second inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4908\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A31.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867179\" \/>Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki reaches first base as Padres first baseman Ty France can\u2019t reach the throw in the second inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks off the field after being stranded on base in the third inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A35.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867181\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks off the field after being stranded on base in the third inning against the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman walks off after striking out in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A34.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867170\" \/>Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman walks off after striking out in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong chases an RBI double by Padres third baseman Manny Machado in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2666\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A37.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867168\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong chases an RBI double by Padres third baseman Manny Machado in the third inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. circles the bases with a leadoff home run against the Cubs in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4062\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A29.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867169\" \/>Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. circles the bases with a leadoff home run against the Cubs in the first inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. catches a fly ball to retire Cubs left fielder Ian Happ in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2066\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A39.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867167\" \/>Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. catches a fly ball to retire Cubs left fielder Ian Happ in the fourth inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs manager Craig Counsell prepares for Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4965\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A22.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867154\" \/>Cubs manager Craig Counsell prepares for Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs players watch fireworks before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A24.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867156\" \/>Cubs players watch fireworks before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs players greet center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A23.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867155\" \/>Cubs players greet center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is introduced for Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A42.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867192\" \/>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is introduced for Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman prepares to face the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A19.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867146\" \/>Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman prepares to face the Padres in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) and Seiya Suzuki (27) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ctc-l-cubs-padres-A16_267324559.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41859218\" \/>The Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) and Seiya Suzuki (27) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Actor Bill Murray watches the Cubs and Padres play in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4619\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790763752_868_CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A43.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41867210\" \/>Actor Bill Murray watches the Cubs and Padres play in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ctc-l-cubs-padres-A14_267323851.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41858799\" \/>The Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs first baseman Michael Busch warms up to face the Padres before Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A05.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41853969\" \/>Cubs first baseman Michael Busch warms up to face the Padres before Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs third baseman Pedro Ram\u00edrez warms up to face the Padres before Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4024\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A09.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41856526\" \/>Cubs third baseman Pedro Ram\u00edrez warms up to face the Padres before Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Padres warm up before facing the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A02.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41853966\" \/>The Padres warm up before facing the Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and designated hitter Alex Bregman watch batting practice before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A08.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41856527\" \/>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and designated hitter Alex Bregman watch batting practice before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd looks out to the field before his start in Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3835\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A11.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41856588\" \/>Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd looks out to the field before his start in Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman throws off the mound in the bullpen before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CTC-L-Cubs-Padres-A04.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"41853968\" \/>Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman throws off the mound in the bullpen before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. 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