⚾ Homer Draft
Final 123456789 R H E
Padres (1-2)000000001 1 7 0
Cubs (2-1)020000100 3 13 0

📦 Box score

San Diego Padres @🦇 R H 🥩 BB SO 🦞
1 Fernando Tatis Jr. RF 4 0 0 0 0 3 3
2 Luis Arraez 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1
3 Manny Machado 3B 3 0 0 0 1 0 1
4 Jackson Merrill CF 4 1 2 1 0 1 1
5 Xander Bogaerts SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 1
6 Ryan O'Hearn DH 3 0 1 0 0 1 1
7 Gavin Sheets LF 2 0 1 0 0 1 1
7 Jose Iglesias PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
7 Bryce Johnson LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Jake Cronenworth 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 4
9 Freddy Fermin C 🦇 4 0 2 0 0 0 2
Chicago Cubs @🦇 R H 🥩 BB SO 🦞
1 Michael Busch 1B 4 1 3 1 0 0 3
2 Nico Hoerner 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2
3 Ian Happ LF 3 0 1 0 0 1 1
4 Kyle Tucker DH 4 1 2 0 0 0 2
5 Seiya Suzuki RF 4 1 1 0 0 2 2
6 Carson Kelly C 3 0 2 0 0 1 0
7 Pete Crow-Armstrong CF 4 0 3 1 0 1 1
8 Dansby Swanson SS 3 0 0 1 1 3 3
9 Matt Shaw 3B 3 0 0 0 0 3 6

⭐ Home runs

Batter In. Dist (ft.) EV (MPH) LA
Michael Busch 7 400 107 28°
Jackson Merrill 9 369 104.5 36°

💡 Highlights

  • Nico Hoerner recaps Wild Card win vs. Padres
    Nico Hoerner discusses facing the Padres, Cubs fnas, winning the Wild Card Series and more
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  • Cubs advance to NLDS
    Andrew Kittredge gets Freddy Fermin to fly out to Pete Crow-Armstrong for the final out and sends the Cubs to the NLDS with a 3-1 win over the Padres
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  • Michael Busch's solo homer
    Michael Busch belts a solo home run to right-center field to extend the Cubs' lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the 7th
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  • Dansby Swanson ends the inning with a double play
    Dansby Swanson corrals a ground ball from Jackson Merrill and takes it himself for a 6-3 double play to end the top of the 6th
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  • Dansby Swanson sticks with it for the out
    Dansby Swanson knocks down the line drive off the bat of Luis Arráez and sticks with it for the out at first
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  • Xander Bogaerts steals second after review
    Xander Bogaerts steals second base, as the the safe on the field call is upheld after an unsuccessful Cubs challenge
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  • Dansby Swanson's RBI walk
    Dansby Swanson draws a bases-loaded walk to give the Cubs a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd
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  • Xander Bogaerts' glove flip starts double play
    Xander Bogaerts collects a ground ball from Nico Hoerner and flips it to second with his glove for a 6-4-3 double play in the bottom of the 5th
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  • Dansby Swanson's sweet sliding stop
    Dansby Swanson makes a sweet sliding stop up the middle to take a hit away from Luis Arráez in the top of the 6th
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  • Daniel Palencia induces flyout to escape the jam
    Daniel Palencia induces a flyout from Fernando Tatis Jr. to escape the jam in the top of the 5th inning
    Video
  • Michael King strikes out Matt Shaw
    Michael King fans Matt Shaw for his third consecutive strikeout of the inning and ends the bottom of the 4th
    Video
  • Jeremiah Estrada induces inning-ending double play 
    Jeremiah Estrada gets Michael Busch to ground into a 3-6-1 double play with the bases loaded to end the inning, minimizing the damage to two runs in the bottom of the 2nd
    Video
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong's slick sliding grab
    Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a slick sliding catch in center field to end the top of the 1st inning
    Video
  • Nico Hoerner is thrown out at home after review
    Nico Hoerner gets thrown out at home after the original call stands following a challenge in the bottom of the 7th
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  • Pete Crow-Armstrong's RBI single
    Pete Crow-Armstrong lines a single to center field and drives in Kyle Tucker to put the Cubs on the board with a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd
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  • Jameson Taillon fans Fernando Tatis Jr. to open game
    Jameson Taillon gets Fernando Tatis Jr. chasing for the K on three pitches to start the game in the top of the 1st
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  • Nico Hoerner's hurdling grab
    Nico Hoerner tracks a line drive and leaps up for a remarkable catch on Jose Iglesias in the top of the 7th
    Video
  • Jackson Merrill's solo home run
    Jackson Merrill crushes a home run to right field and trims the Cubs' lead to 3-1 in the top of the 9th
    Video
  • Yu Darvish strikes out Ian Happ in the 1st
    Yu Darvish strikes out Ian Happ on a high fastball in the bottom of the 1st inning
    Video
  • Nico Hoerner is caught stealing second after review
    Nico Hoerner gets thrown out attempting to steal second base after the original call is overturned following a challenge in the bottom of the 1st
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  • Pete Crow-Armstrong's sliding catch via Statcast
    Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a sliding catch with a catch probability of 10% using a jump of 12.8 seconds
    Video
  • Jameson Taillon K's four in strong scoreless start
    Jameson Taillon works through four shutout innings while striking out four and only surrendering two hits during his start in Game 3 against the Padres
    Video
  • Field View: Chicago Cubs win to advance to NLDS
    Check out this unique angle of the Chicago Cubs final out of game 3 of the NLWC, advancing to the NLDS
    Video
  • Jake Cronenworth out at first after review
    Jake Cronenworth is called out at first, as the call on the field is upheld after review
    Video
  • Dansby Swanson on Cubs advancing to NLDS
    Dansby Swanson talks about the Cubs advancing to face the Brewers in the NLDS
    Video
  • Craig Counsell addresses the clubhouse after win
    Manager Craig Counsell addresses the clubhouse following the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Padres to advance to the NLDS
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  • Pete Crow-Armstrong out at second after review
    Pete Crow-Armstrong is called out at second after over sliding the bag, as the safe call on the field is overturned by a Padres' challenge
    Video
  • Ian Happ, Carson Kelly on advancing to NLDS
    Ian Happ and Carson Kelly talk about playing a great series against the Padres at Wrigley and advancing to the NLDS
    Video
  • Busch on his home run, winning Wild Card series
    Michael Busch discusses his 7th inning home run in the Cubs 3-1 win to take the opening Wild Card series
    Video
  • Craig Counsell on advancing to the NLDS
    Manager Craig Counsell discusses the team's defense, Jameson Taillon's start and more following the Cubs' 3-1 win
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  • Nico Hoerner on Swanson: 'He leads us every day'
    Nico Hoerner discusses the team's quality defense and Dansby Swanson's leadership after the Cubs advance to the NLDS
    Video
  • Manny Machado on Padres getting eliminated in WC
    Manny Machado talks about the Padres overcoming adversity throughout the 2025 season and getting eliminated by the Cubs in the Wild Card Series
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  • Pete Crow-Armstrong on Game 3 mindset, moving to NLDS
    Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about getting Yu Darvish out of the game early and the emotions of advancing to the NLDS following the 3-1 Game 3 victory
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  • Yu Darvish: 'Obviously it's very disappointing'
    Yu Darvish discusses the Padres' playoff exit and his 2nd-inning struggles in Game 3 against the Cubs
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  • Mike Shildt on hard-fought series, Yu Darvish in loss
    Mike Shildt discusses having no regrets during a close series, Yu Darvish battling all season and more following the loss in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series
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  • Andrew Kittredge on securing save to move on to NLDS
    Andrew Kittredge discusses the thrill of securing the final outs against the Padres to send the Cubs to the NLDS
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  • Craig Counsell discusses Cubs advancing to NLDS
    Craig Counsell discusses the Cubs advancing to the NLDS with a 3-1 win over the Padres in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card
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  • Matthew Boyd: 'We truly have a selfless group'
    Matthew Boyd talks about the selflessness of the Cubs locker room and advancing to the NLDS
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  • Xander Bogaerts on strikeout in the 9th, Game 3 loss
    Xander Bogaerts talks about the disappointment of being eliminated, his thoughts on the strikeout in the 9th inning, and more following the 3-1 loss in Game 3
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  • Cubs reflect on advancing to the Division Series
    Craig Counsell, Dansby Swanson, Michael Busch and more discuss the Wild Card against the Padres and advancing to the NL Division Series
    Video
  • Luis Arraez on Cubs' strong defense in Game 3 loss
    Luis Arraez discusses hitting into some tough outs and the Cubs' strong defense following the Padres' Game 3 loss
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  • Condensed Game: SD@CHC - Game 3
    Condensed Game: Jackson Merrill and the Padres take on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series
    Video
  • Padres vs. Cubs Highlights
    Jackson Merrill and the Padres take on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series
    Video
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