Photos from Game 2 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

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    Pete Crow-Armstrong fan Gabe Carver, 12, of Marion, stands outside Wrigley Field before attending Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong fan Gabe Carver, 12, of Marion, stands outside Wrigley Field before attending Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up before wild-card Game 2 against the Padres at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up before wild-card Game 2 against the Padres at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
    Paul Margolis, of Palatine, takes a selfie outside of Wrigley Field before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Paul Margolis, of Palatine, takes a selfie outside of Wrigley Field before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    The centerfield scoreboard before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The centerfield scoreboard before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
    Cubs warm up for Game 2 of the NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs warm up for Game 2 of the NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on the field before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks on the field before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
    Chicago Cubs fans hang out at Murphy's Bleachers tavern outside of Wrigley Field before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans hang out at Murphy’s Bleachers tavern outside of Wrigley Field before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    Fans walk outside the ballpark before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans walk outside the ballpark before the Cubs host the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
    Fans arrive at Wrigley Field in Chicago before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans arrive at Wrigley Field in Chicago before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    Padres players warm up before facing the Cubs in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Padres players warm up before facing the Cubs in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
    Pete Crow-Armstrong fan Ryan Denk, of Caledonia, plays catch outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pete Crow-Armstrong fan Ryan Denk, of Caledonia, plays catch outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before Game 2 of the NL wild-card series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

    Paul "Santa" Margolis walks in the stands before the Cubs play the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Paul “Santa” Margolis walks in the stands before the Cubs play the Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)