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Chicago Cubs
0-2  ·  2nd NL Central
1 — 4
Final
San Diego Padres
2-0  ·  2nd NL West
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 71°
HP Ump: Erich Bacchus (Home Plate)
W: Bradgley Rodriguez
L: Kevin Gausman
SV: Mason Miller
Team 123456789 RHE
CHC 000100000 150
SD 02020000 480
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF 0-4 1 .000
Alex BregmanDH 0-4 1 .000
Michael Busch1B 0-2 1 .000
Tyrone TaylorPH 1-1 1.000
Pedro Ramírez3B 0-0 —
Seiya SuzukiRF 1-4 1 2 .250
Ian HappLF 0-3 11 .000
Nico Hoerner2B 2-4 1 .500
Matt Shaw1B 0-2 11 .000
Michael ConfortoPH 0-1 1 .000
Carson KellyC 1-3 .333
Dansby SwansonSS 0-3 1 .000
Kevin GausmanP 0-0 —
Daniel PalenciaP 0-0 —
David PetersonP 0-0 —
Ryan ZeferjahnP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Kevin GausmanL 3.15301 54-338.71
Daniel Palencia 1.21102 28-197.50
David Peterson 1.21001 28-170.00
Ryan Zeferjahn 1.11012 30-190.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Fernando Tatis Jr.RF 0-4 1 .000
Dustin HarrisLF 0-4 .000
Jase BowenLF 0-0 —
Manny Machado3B 1-4 1 .250
Ty France1B 2-4 1 1 .500
Jackson MerrillCF 2-3 1 11 .667
Xander BogaertsSS 2-4 1 1 .500
Ethan SalasC 0-1 11 .000
Miguel AndujarPH 0-1 .000
Freddy FerminC 0-0 —
Austin HaysDH 0-1 .000
Gavin SheetsDH 1-1 1 1 2 1.000
Samad TaylorDH 0-1 1 .000
Jake Cronenworth2B 0-2 .000
Nick PivettaP 0-0 —
Bradgley RodriguezP 0-0 —
Jason AdamP 0-0 —
Adrian MorejonP 0-0 —
Mason MillerP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Nick Pivetta 3.13124 66-362.90
Bradgley RodriguezW 1.20012 21-130.00
Jason Adam 1.00000 11-60.00
Adrian Morejon 2.01000 29-180.00
Mason MillerS 1.01002 19-130.00
CHC
AWAY · HOME
SD
5
Hits
8
0
Home Runs
1
.129
AVG
.328
.229
OBP
.362
.145
SLG
.563
.374
OPS
.925
1
Runs
4
1
2B
2
0
3B
0
0
SB
1
6
TB
13
15
LOB
7
35
PA
33
6.19
ERA
0.50
6
K
8
1
BB
3
8
H Allowed
5
1.50
WHIP
0.83
4
Runs
1
1
HBP
1
33
BF
35
140
Pitches
146
88
Strikes
86
Top Performers
Gavin Sheets
1-1 1 HR 2 RBI · 1 R
Xander Bogaerts
2-4 1 RBI · 1 R
Nick Pivetta
3.1 IP · 4 K · 1 ER · 66 P
Play by Play
  • Carson Kelly grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Ty France.
    Carson Kelly vs Mason Miller
  • Michael Conforto strikes out swinging.
    Michael Conforto vs Mason Miller
  • Nico Hoerner doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Jase Bowen.
    Nico Hoerner vs Mason Miller
  • Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
    Ian Happ vs Mason Miller
  • Top 9th
  • Xander Bogaerts pops out to first baseman Matt Shaw in foul territory.
    Xander Bogaerts vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Jackson Merrill walks. Ty France to 2nd.
    Jackson Merrill vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Ty France singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson.
    Ty France vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Manny Machado strikes out swinging.
    Manny Machado vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Dustin Harris bunt lines out to pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn.
    Dustin Harris vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Bottom 8th
  • Seiya Suzuki grounds into a double play, pitcher Adrian Morejon to second baseman Jake Cronenworth to first baseman Ty France. Tyrone Taylor out at 2nd. Seiya Suzuki out at 1st.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Adrian Morejon
  • Tyrone Taylor singles on a ground ball to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Tyrone Taylor vs Adrian Morejon
  • Alex Bregman flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Alex Bregman vs Adrian Morejon
  • Top 8th
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. called out on strikes.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Jake Cronenworth pops out to third baseman Matt Shaw.
    Jake Cronenworth vs David Peterson
  • Samad Taylor strikes out swinging.
    Samad Taylor vs David Peterson
  • Bottom 7th
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Adrian Morejon
  • Dansby Swanson flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Dansby Swanson vs Adrian Morejon
  • Carson Kelly grounds out, pitcher Adrian Morejon to first baseman Ty France.
    Carson Kelly vs Adrian Morejon
  • Top 7th
  • Miguel Andujar grounds out, pitcher David Peterson to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Miguel Andujar vs David Peterson
  • Xander Bogaerts lines out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Xander Bogaerts vs David Peterson
  • Jackson Merrill singles on a ground ball to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Jackson Merrill vs David Peterson
  • Bottom 6th
  • Matt Shaw pops out to second baseman Jake Cronenworth.
    Matt Shaw vs Jason Adam
  • Nico Hoerner flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Nico Hoerner vs Jason Adam
  • Ian Happ flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Ian Happ vs Jason Adam
  • Top 6th
  • Ty France strikes out swinging.
    Ty France vs Daniel Palencia
  • Manny Machado grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Manny Machado vs Daniel Palencia
  • Dustin Harris lines out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Dustin Harris vs Daniel Palencia
  • Bottom 5th
  • Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Michael Busch walks.
    Michael Busch vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Alex Bregman flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Alex Bregman vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong lines out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Top 5th
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Daniel Palencia
  • Jake Cronenworth hit by pitch.
    Jake Cronenworth vs Daniel Palencia
  • Gavin Sheets homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Xander Bogaerts scores.
    Gavin Sheets vs Daniel Palencia
  • Ethan Salas strikes out on a foul tip.
    Ethan Salas vs Daniel Palencia
  • Xander Bogaerts doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Xander Bogaerts vs Kevin Gausman
  • Jackson Merrill strikes out swinging.
    Jackson Merrill vs Kevin Gausman
  • Bottom 4th
  • Dansby Swanson flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Dansby Swanson vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Carson Kelly hit by pitch. Ian Happ to 3rd. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
    Carson Kelly vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.
    Matt Shaw vs Bradgley Rodriguez
  • Nico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Seiya Suzuki scores. Ian Happ to 2nd.
    Nico Hoerner vs Nick Pivetta
  • Ian Happ walks. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.
    Ian Happ vs Nick Pivetta
  • Seiya Suzuki singles on a line drive to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Nick Pivetta
  • Michael Busch flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Michael Busch vs Nick Pivetta
  • Top 4th
  • Ty France grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Ty France vs Kevin Gausman
  • Manny Machado singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Manny Machado vs Kevin Gausman
  • Dustin Harris lines out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Dustin Harris vs Kevin Gausman
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Kevin Gausman
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Alex Bregman flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
    Alex Bregman vs Nick Pivetta
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to shortstop Xander Bogaerts on the infield fly rule.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Nick Pivetta
  • Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
    Dansby Swanson vs Nick Pivetta
  • Carson Kelly singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Dustin Harris. Matt Shaw to 2nd.
    Carson Kelly vs Nick Pivetta
  • Ethan Salas challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Matt Shaw walks.
    Matt Shaw vs Nick Pivetta
  • Top 3rd
  • Jake Cronenworth grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to pitcher Kevin Gausman.
    Jake Cronenworth vs Kevin Gausman
  • Austin Hays grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Xander Bogaerts to 2nd.
    Austin Hays vs Kevin Gausman
  • Ethan Salas out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Jackson Merrill scores.
    Ethan Salas vs Kevin Gausman
  • Xander Bogaerts singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Ty France scores. Jackson Merrill to 3rd.
    Xander Bogaerts vs Kevin Gausman
  • Jackson Merrill singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Matt Shaw. Ty France to 3rd.
    Jackson Merrill vs Kevin Gausman
  • Ty France doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.
    Ty France vs Kevin Gausman
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Nico Hoerner flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Nico Hoerner vs Nick Pivetta
  • Ian Happ flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
    Ian Happ vs Nick Pivetta
  • Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Nick Pivetta
  • Top 2nd
  • Manny Machado pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.
    Manny Machado vs Kevin Gausman
  • Dustin Harris flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Dustin Harris vs Kevin Gausman
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Fernando Tatis Jr. vs Kevin Gausman
  • Bottom 1st
  • Michael Busch grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Nick Pivetta.
    Michael Busch vs Nick Pivetta
  • Alex Bregman strikes out swinging.
    Alex Bregman vs Nick Pivetta
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Nick Pivetta
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
Padres get revenge with commanding sweep of Cubs in Wild Card Series
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres spent September as the hottest team in baseball, surging into the postseason and securing a Wild Card Series at Petco Park. Gavin Sheets spent most of the month in a walking boot.
Highlights
Cubs vs. Padres Game 2 Highlights
00:02:55
Condensed Game: CHC@SD - Game 2
00:16:18
Padres advance to the 2026 NLDS
00:01:19
Gavin Sheets' two-run home run
00:00:29
Xander Bogaerts' RBI single
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