{"id":102017,"date":"2025-10-02T23:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T23:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=102017"},"modified":"2025-10-02T23:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T23:55:35","slug":"game-3-photos-chicago-cubs-vs-san-diego-padres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=102017","title":{"rendered":"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Photos from Game 3 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres on Oct. 2, 2025, at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018This is why I\u2019m here\u2019: Cubs\u2019 Jameson Taillon ready for decisive Game 3 start at Wrigley Field<\/li>\n<li>Padres turn to aging Yu Darvish, whose focus is clear for Game 3 start: \u2018He\u2019s a big-game player\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Column: Puzzling decision by manager Craig Counsell backfires, sending the Cubs to a do-or-die Game 3<\/li>\n<li>Column: Flashback to 1984 as Cubs and Padres meet again in the postseason<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28076788\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-025.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"3438\" data-attachment-id=\"28076788\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after completing a double play to end the top of the sixth inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28076813\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-023.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"4430\" data-attachment-id=\"28076813\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson leaps over Padres third baseman Manny Machado at second base to complete a double play to end the top of the sixth inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28077033\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-23.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5150\" data-attachment-id=\"28077033\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) turns a double play as Padres runner Manny Machado is out at second base during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28077051\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-24.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"3994\" data-attachment-id=\"28077051\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) turns a double play over Padres runner Manny Machado at second base during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075818\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-019.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28075818\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run in the second inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075779\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-016.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"3655\" data-attachment-id=\"28075779\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong drives in a run on a single in the second inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075457\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-17.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"4789\" data-attachment-id=\"28075457\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, and fans cheer as designated hitter Kyle Tucker scores after Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single in the second inning of Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075762\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-015.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"3375\" data-attachment-id=\"28075762\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates after his double in the second inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28076332\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-22.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"2628\" data-attachment-id=\"28076332\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon celebrates after getting out all three batters during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075362\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-013.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"4649\" data-attachment-id=\"28075362\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers to the Padres in the first inning of Game 3 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075461\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-20.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28075461\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Fans cheer after the Cubs scored during the second inning of Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073359\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-006.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5472\" data-attachment-id=\"28073359\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Mike Lyp and his daughter Shelly Lyp take in the scene before Game 3 of the wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28074239\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-08.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28074239\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Fans wait to enter for the bleacher seats before Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28074503\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-010.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5001\" data-attachment-id=\"28074503\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Chicago Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes waves to the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073420\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-003.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5472\" data-attachment-id=\"28073420\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs fans take in batting practice before Game 3 of wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28075382\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-012.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5472\" data-attachment-id=\"28075382\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs fan Eddie Vedder takes in the scene before Game 3 of the wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28074081\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-02.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28074081\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>A fan with a &#8220;W&#8221; flag walks outside of Wrigley Field before Game 3 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28074221\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-CUBS-WC-G3-13.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28074221\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs chant at Murphy\u2019s Bleachers car before Game 3 of the National League wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073364\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-007.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"3657\" data-attachment-id=\"28073364\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs fans enter Wrigley Field for Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073456\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-004.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"2870\" data-attachment-id=\"28073456\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Fans try to catch a ball in the left field bleachers during batting practice ahead of Game 3 of the wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073469\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-008.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"6000\" data-attachment-id=\"28073469\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros takes batting practice ahead of Game 3 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28073441\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chicagotribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CTC-L-cubs-wc-g3-sweda-001.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w\" alt=\"Game 3 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres\" width=\"5807\" data-attachment-id=\"28073441\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, right, and manager Craig Counsell hang out behind the cage during batting practice for Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. 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