Cubs Sneak Past Padres, With A Bit Of Help From The Umpires

The Padres lost game three in the Wild Card round, in part to a terrible call by the home plate umpire.

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By Brandon Glick

October 3, 2025

Thanks to some sterling middle-infield defense (and a generous strike three call in the ninth inning), the Cubs barely outlasted the Padres in a tense Wild Card series.