The Chicago Cubs are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Game 1 of Major League Baseball\u2019s Wild Card brought fans to Wrigleyville Tuesday afternoon. And they got to see the Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1.
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\nThe Cubs have a true home field advantage in this series against the San Diego padres: All of the games in this round will be played here at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n
And Cubs fans say the atmosphere is electric. The excitement of having the playoffs back in Chicago is palpable, and fans are eager to see their team perform. More: Cubtober: 10 of the best Cubs playoff moments<\/p>\n
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is back at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. Fans are looking forward to another thrilling game, and the energy at Wrigley Field is expected to be just as high as it was in Game 1.<\/p>\n
WGN\u2019s Mike Lowe spoke to Cubs fans about the excitement of October baseball returning to Chicago. The general consensus is that the Cubs have a good chance of advancing to the next round, and fans are optimistic about their team’s chances.<\/p>\n
The Wild Card series is off to a great start for the Cubs, and fans are enjoying every moment of it. With the home field advantage and the electric atmosphere at Wrigley Field, the Cubs are in a good position to advance to the next round. Cubs fans are eagerly waiting for the next game, and the city is buzzing with excitement.<\/p>\n
The best-of-three series will be played at Wrigley Field, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Cubs fans are excited and optimistic about their team’s chances, and the atmosphere at Wrigley Field is electric.<\/p>\n
The Cubs have a true home field advantage, with all games in this round being played at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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