The upcoming three-game postseason series, pitting the Chicago Cubs against the San Diego Padres, starts on Tuesday, September 30, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:08 p.m. ET. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30

After heavy shadows loomed and a few opportunities were squandered, the Padres now face an uphill battle in Game 2 against the Cubs.

The Cubs' shortstop's duo of defensive plays proved the difference in a close and crucial postseason battle. Now, a Padres team that's been here before must lean on its experience and winning culture or take an early vacation.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres' Ramon Laureano Has Unfortunate Update on Injury, Playoff Status. The San Diego Padres didn't start their postseason off on the right foot, dropping the first game of the Wild Card series to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

There are a bunch of Cubs players who can contribute in all phases of the game, which is one of the reasons why the North Siders finished the regular season at 92-70 and earned a spot in the National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.

The San Diego Padres built their reputation as “Slam Diego” by swinging for the fences. Their star-powered lineups of the past few years leaned heavily on the home run, turning Petco Park into a launchpad and making long balls the franchise’s identity.