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Padres take Game 1 of wild card series over Cubs

Original: The Padres seized the spotlight in Game 1. Can the resilient Cubs bounce back? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7642871

The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the 2026 MLB wild card series, executing their game plan almost flawlessly in front of a home crowd. Coverage focuses on San Diego's control of the opener and whether Chicago, praised for its resilience this season, can regroup in Game 2 to keep its postseason alive.

Why now: The MLB postseason is under way and Game 1 results shape expectations for the rest of the wild card series.

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• The Padres seized the spotlight in Game 1. Can the resilient Cubs bounce back? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7642871/2 026/09/30/cubs-padres-game-1-score-results-takeaways-mlb-wild-card-2026/ In front of a raucous crowd, the Padres executed their game plan almost flawlessly… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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