Photos from Game 1 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres on Sept. 30, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Keller celebrates with catcher Carson Kelly after getting the last out to win game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry high-fives Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki after he hit a solo home run in the fifth inning of game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki watches his solo home run in the fifth inning during the wild-card game against the Padres on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly hits a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning right after teammate Seiya Suzuki homered in the wild-card game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. Kelly put the Cubs up 2-1. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly points toward his home run as he rounds first base in the bottom of the fifth inning right after his teammate Seiya Suzuki also hit one during a wild-card game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30 2025. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta tips his cap before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the wild-card game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catchers Moisés Ballesteros, left, and Reese McGuire warm up before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Vendor Marcus Lyons sells nuts outside of Wrigley Field before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
People walk in front of the marquee outside of Wrigley Field before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A worker wipes off seats before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans sit outside Wrigley Field before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs players and San Diego Padres players warm up on the field before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wait before Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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