Cubs and Padres Face Winner-Take-All Game 3 at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are set to face off in a decisive Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs maintaining the same lineup despite offensive struggles in the first two games. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has named Matthew Boyd as the nominal starter for the upcoming NLDS Game One, though his early exit in the Wild Card series suggests the team may rely heavily on bullpen support. On the mound for Game 3, Cubs' Jameson Taillon will oppose Padres' Yu Darvish, a former Cub with strong postseason credentials. The Padres have also kept the same lineup for the elimination game, placing faith in their veterans despite some underperformance in the middle of the order. This game is part of a historic day in baseball, marking the second time three winner-takes-all playoff games are played on the same day. With both teams fighting to advance, the game holds significant stakes for their postseason aspirations.