If the Chicago Cubs lose today in the decisive Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres, they will be eliminated from the 2025 MLB playoffs. The series is best-of-three, and the Cubs are currently tied 1-1 after losing Game 2 by a score of 3-0. A loss today would mean the Padres advance, ending the Cubs' postseason run this year. The Cubs' hopes for an extended October run depend entirely on winning this game.
