Cubs Take Game 1 with Back-to-Back Homers in Wild Card Series
TL;DR
Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs secured their first playoff win since 2017 by defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of the wild-card series, highlighted by back-to-back home runs and Suzuki's impactful performance, signaling a strong start to their postseason run.
- Seiya Suzuki and Chicago Cubs turn on ‘playoff switch,’ riding back-to-back home runs to a 3-1 win in Game 1 Chicago Tribune
- Cubs 3-1 Padres (Sep 30, 2025) Final Score ESPN
- MLB picks: Padres vs. Cubs Wild Card Game 2 predictions, props, best bets for Wednesday, Oct. 1 CBS Sports
- Chicago Cubs win Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series against Padres NBC 5 Chicago
- The playoff buzz around the Cubs is alive at Wrigley Field — and the team feels it, too The New York Times
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