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.
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)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 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)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)
