(Cubs) What is the story behind this trend in Social Media today?
30-09-2026
The Chicago Cubs qualified for the 2026 MLB postseason as a National League Wild Card team after finishing the regular season 89-73. They drew a rematch against the San Diego Padres in a best-of-three Wild Card Series, this time played entirely at Petco Park.The Cubs arrived in San Diego ahead of Game 1 on September 29. Their official posts captured the travel and the sense that the season was still alive, with messages about checking in from the city, declaring that summer was not over, and noting there were still more achievements to chase.Game 1 itself became the focal point of discussion. Matthew Boyd started for Chicago while Michael King took the mound for San Diego. The Padres jumped ahead immediately with home runs from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado in the first inning and kept adding runs. King held the Cubs hitless into the seventh before Nico Hoerner singled. San Diego won 8-0, taking a 1-0 series lead.The result produced a wave of reaction from fans processing the lopsided start to the series, with Game 2 scheduled for the following night. The broader context includes Pete Crow-Armstrong’s standout regular season, including joining the 40-40 club, and veteran additions such as Alex Bregman appearing in the lineup as designated hitter.