Suzuki and Kelly hit back-to-back homers as the Cubs top the Padres 3-1 in playoff opener

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
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Lack of offense, back-to-back home runs by Cubs sink Padres

Adrian Morejon took the mound in the bottom of the sixth inning and allowed back-to-back singles. He then induced a groundball to Machado at third base, who threw to Jake Cronenworth at second base and he threw to Luis Arraez at first base to complete the double play. Morejon then got Kyle Tucker to pop out to center field to end the frame.

Back-to-back bombs from Suzuki, Kelly carry Cubs past Padres in playoff opener

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly went deep in the fifth to erase an early deficit, and the Chicago bullpen made that slim lead stand up with 4⅔ shutout frames.

Cubs' fans pack Wrigley Field, surrounding businesses for Game 1 of postseason against Padres

For the first time in five years, the Cubs made their return to the postseason against the Padres as Game 1 kicked off on Tuesday.
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