San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs, Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 CHC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 3 |
Who won: Cubs 3-1
The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs win the series 2-1. The Cubs outscored the Padres 2-0 in the 2nd inning. Michael Busch went 3-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Cubs. Jackson Merrill went 2-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Padres.
Team stats
SDCHC 7Hits13
1Home runs1
1RBI3
1Walks1
8Strikeouts11
16Left on base20
3.38ERA1.00
11Pitcher strikeouts8
136Pitches147
