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Cubs face Padres in wild-card matchup with Alex Bregman contributing

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Cubs face Padres in wild-card matchup with Alex Bregman contributing

Summary

The Chicago Cubs open their playoff series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. The Cubs, who finished the regular season with an 89-73 record, have added Alex Bregman to their lineup, hoping he can make a significant impact. Bregman recently homered twice in a win over the Boston Red Sox, finishing the season with a.265 batting average and 93 RBIs. The Padres, backed by a strong home record, present a challenging opponent, especially with the atmosphere at Petco Park expected to be electric.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs begin wild-card series against Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park.
•Cubs finished regular season with an 89-73 record, 14 games behind Brewers.
•Alex Bregman hit two home runs in last regular season game against Red Sox.
•Bregman ended season with 28 home runs and 93 RBIs.
•Padres have a strong home record of 51-30 this season.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: Can Alex Bregman be the difference for the Cubs in another wild-card showdown with San Diego?

What they're saying

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Chicago Cubs begin their playoff journey Tuesday against the same wild-card foe as last year, hoping for the same outcome. Many of the same core players are back on both the Cubs and San Diego Padres, though the Cubs added Alex Bregman, who could be the X factor in the series. What makes this Cubs team believe it can repeat last year’s success? “Togetherness, attention to ...
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