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 most effective-of-three Nationwide League Wild Card Collection conflict towards 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.
RELATED: ABC7 to broadcast some Chicago Cubs home Wild Card Series games against San Diego Padres
Although the Cubs haven't flown the W for a playoff recreation since 2017, followers on Clark Road mentioned 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," mentioned Cubs fan Hannah Webb.
"My man, PCA, love PCA. He's at all times there making performs, and Seiya's obtained an enormous little residence run streak occurring. (Jogger: Let's go child!) There we go. All people's excited," mentioned Cubs fan Kevin Connors.
The Wild Card Collection towards the Padres offers Wrigleyville companies no less than two extra residence video games, elongating busy season surrounding the Pleasant Confines.
At Sluggers Bar and Grill, they'll be prepared with further staffing and safety and say they're collaborating with different enterprise house owners 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.