Cubs Rapid Recap: Cubs season ends meekly with 4-1 loss to Padres - Bleed Cubbie Blue
The San Diego Padres eliminated the Chicago Cubs from the postseason with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Padres now advance to the Division Series.
Why it matters
This loss marks the end of the Cubs' 2026 season, while the Padres continue their pursuit of the World Series title.
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. But it’s over.
The Cubs lost Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series 4-1 to the San Diego Padres. The Friars advance to the Division Series and eliminate the Cubs, 2 games to 0.
The Cubs came out just as mildly as they did in Game 1 with the team going down in order, striking out twice, in the first inning. Cubs starter Kevin Gausman, pitching with an injured left, non-throwing shoulder, got off to a better start than Matthew Boyd the game before, retiring the Padres in order in the first.
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