The sport begins at 2:08 p.m. and will likely be broadcast on ABC7
CHICAGO (WLS) — It's an thrilling day on town's North Facet.
For the primary time since 2020, the Cubs are within the playoffs!
This would be the first time the Chicago Cubs have been within the playoffs since 2020.
Followers and companies right here in Wrigleyville are prepared for all of the playoff pleasure!
The perfect-of-three Nationwide League Wild Card Sequence conflict in opposition to the San Diego Padres begins at 2:08 p.m. Tuesday proper right here on ABC7 with a flyover earlier than the beginning of Recreation 1.
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Although the Cubs haven't flown the W for a playoff recreation since 2017, followers on Clark Avenue stated this ballclub has the expertise for a deep playoff run.
"The vitality is tremendous excessive, and everybody appears to be actually optimistic and assured that we're going to brush this collection," stated Cubs fan Hannah Webb.
"My man, PCA, love PCA. He's all the time there making performs, and Seiya's bought an enormous little house run streak occurring. (Jogger: Let's go child!) There we go. Everyone's excited," stated Cubs fan Kevin Connors.
The Wild Card Sequence in opposition to the Padres offers Wrigleyville companies at the very least two extra house video games, elongating busy season surrounding the Pleasant Confines.
At Sluggers Bar and Grill, they'll be prepared with additional staffing and safety and say they're collaborating with different enterprise homeowners on a neighborhood security plan.
The town says it's additionally ready with its personal plan to safe the realm across the ballpark.
Gallagher Means opens simply after 11 a.m. with gates opening at 12:08 p.m.
Watch the primary two Wild Card video games on ABC7 Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday.