It’s happening again! The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are locked into another Wild Card showdown this MLB postseason, setting up a thrilling rematch after last year’s series. Chicago knocked San Diego out in three games back then to move on to the NLDS, so you know the Padres are absolutely itching for some payback on their home field.
Round Two: Padres Want Revenge, Cubs Want Another Deep Run
Get ready, because the stakes are through the roof for this best-of-three Wild Card series. The Cubs have only seen one divisional series since their big World Cup win, while the Padres have been to three since 2020 and haven’t managed to advance past any of them. Both these teams are desperate to make a deep playoff run, and it all starts with playing nearly perfect baseball right here in this Wild Card matchup. It’s a brutal format where one slip can send you home.
Last year, Chicago took the series. Now, the Padres get a shot at redemption, and they’ve got the home-field advantage. Game 1 already went down on Tuesday, September 29, with the Padres grabbing a huge 8-0 win over the Cubs. That’s a serious statement to kick things off!
Your Shot at Playoff Glory: Here’s What Tickets Are Costing
You want to be there for this Wild Card brawl? Tickets for the Padres-Cubs series are live on StubHub right now. If you’re looking to catch the action, Game 1 tickets were going for $85. For Game 2, which is tonight, Wednesday, September 30, at 10 p.m. ET, you’re looking at a $100 price tag. And if it goes to a deciding Game 3, set for Thursday, October 1, also at 10 p.m. ET, those tickets jump to $115. These are the games where legends are made, so every penny could be worth it.
The MLB Playoffs are kicking off in a big way with these Wild Card games running from September 29 to October 1. After that, the Divisional Series takes over from October 3-10, the Championship Series from October 11-20, and then it’s the World Series from October 23-31. Who’s moving on from this one? You’ll have to tune in to see if the Padres can complete their revenge or if the Cubs will send them packing again!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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