Cubs lose Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series to Padres, 8-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Chicago Cubs faced a disappointing start to the NL Wild Card Series with an 8-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd struggled, giving up three home runs and four earned runs in four innings. The Cubs’ offense was dominated, managing only three hits throughout the game. This defeat places the Cubs one loss away from elimination in the best-of-three series. Game 2 will be crucial for Chicago, which must bounce back to avoid an early postseason exit.
- •Cubs lost 8-0 in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series.
- •Matthew Boyd allowed four earned runs in four innings.
- •Cubs managed only three hits against Michael King.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman had disappointing performances.
- •Game 2 is an elimination game for the Cubs.
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"The Chicago Cubs could not have scripted a worse start to the postseason. The Cubs entered Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series with a chance to pressure the San Diego Padres after winning five of six regular-season meetings. Instead, Chicago was embarrassed 8-0 at Petco Park and now sits one loss from elimination. Michael King deserves plenty of […] The post 3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game loss to Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs must quickly move past an all-around bad showing to extend their season. Their postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in the Cubs’ 8-0 loss in which they were held to three hits during Game 1 of the wild-card series Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Matthew Boyd typically doesn’t go to his changeup to open a game. The veteran ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 7:01 AM3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game loss to Padres
The Chicago Cubs could not have scripted a worse start to the postseason. The Cubs entered Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series with a chance to pressure the San Diego Padres after winning five of six regular-season meetings. Instead, Chicago was embarrassed 8-0 at Petco Park and now sits one loss from elimination. Michael King deserves plenty of […] The post 3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game loss to Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 5:26 AMChicago Cubs get blown out, held to 3 hits in 8-0 loss to San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs must quickly move past an all-around bad showing to extend their season. Their postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in the Cubs’ 8-0 loss in which they were held to three hits during Game 1 of the wild-card series Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Matthew Boyd typically doesn’t go to his changeup to open a game. The veteran ...
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