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Cubs Wild Card Heartbreak: Padres Sweep, Bullpen Breaks | Beatline Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs (89-73) are eliminated from the 2026 MLB playoffs after being swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. San Diego defeated Chicago 4-1 in Game Two, completing the sweep.
Key players discussed include Gavin Sheets, whose pinch-hit two-run homer proved decisive, and Cubs stars Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki, who struggled offensively against San Diego's dominant pitching staff. Analysts also reviewed the impact of injuries to Lucas Giolito and Phil Maton.
The hosts analyzed the…
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