The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs took place on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubbies had pushed the Pads to the brink in the best-of-three series. There were plenty of celebrities at the game, including John Cusack, Eddie Vedder, Chris Chelios, and current Blackhawks star Connor Bedard. The faithful at the Friendly Confines failed to go home happy as Padres pitching and a Manny Machado home run forced a Game 3 with a 3-0 victory.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Former Chicago Cub Andre Dawson throws the first pitch.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs runs onto the field.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the first inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch in the second inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Carson Kelly of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch in the second inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch in the second inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres reacts during the third inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Shota Imanaga throws a pitch in the fourth inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres reacts after Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs was ruled safe in the third inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Andrew Kittredge delivers a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill hits.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. scores a run.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Chicago Cubs first base coach Jose Javier and infielder Matt Shaw.

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts catches a pop fly.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong flips his bat after being called out on strikes.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

San Diego infielder Manny Machado hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Adrian Morejon of the San Diego Padres reacts after the sixth inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch in the seventh inning.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts.

Padres vs Cubs, Game 2 NL Wild Card

The best of San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 in photos

Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs reacts to striking out in eighth inning.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Best of NL Wild Card Game 2, Padres vs Cubs in photos

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