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Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs took a 1-0 lead in their 2-of-3 series against the San Diego Padres at home. And today, they were trying to sweep the California club.
What was at stake? The right to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the next round.
Shota Imanaga was the starter, but the Cubs opted to bring in a right-handed reliever (Andrew Kittredge) to start the game against the Padres' right-handers. Even so, the visitors took the early lead.
Jackson Merrill drove in Fernando Tatis Jr. via a sacrifice fly.
The @Padres are on the board first in Game 2! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/l3f0RLfLdd
– MLB (@MLB) October 1, 2025
A few innings later, with both teams giving up almost nothing, Manny Machado found a way to produce. He hit a two-run homer to give his team a three-run lead.
Meanwhile, the Padres' relievers held their own. Because of the powerful bullpen, the Padres manager wasn't afraid to remove his starter (Dylan Cease) after just 3.2 innings. Mason Miller in particular was incredible.
What does a perfect pitch look like?
This. pic.twitter.com/s0lWJl4smf
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 1, 2025
The Padres held on late in the game, which means there will be at least two games tomorrow. Will the Yankees and Reds make it more?
Remember that tomorrow marks the end of the best-of-second series. And on Saturday, the division series will begin.
- The Rays pitcher should be ready to return in 2026.
What does a perfect pitch look like?
This. pic.twitter.com/s0lWJl4smf
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 1, 2025
- Yes, the Red Sox had the resources to make the playoffs.
What Red Sox' Trevor Story told teammates after Rafael Devers tradehttps://t.co/oHIl4qsc2j
– Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) October 1, 2025
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