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MIButterfly

(1,451 posts) Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:49 PM Sep 27

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Playoffs start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 30!

YAHOO! They're playing the Padres; shades of 1984 (I've never gotten over it). Redemption, baby!

GO CUBS GO!!!!

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Playoffs start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 30! (Original Post) MIButterfly Sep 27 OP

Good luck to the Cubbies! SheltieLover Sep 27 #1

I wish! I'm sure they're long gone already MIButterfly Sep 27 #2

My dad was a die hard Cubs fan. SheltieLover Sep 27 #4

I converted my mother into a Cubs fan. MIButterfly Sep 27 #7

That was a nice tradition & great experience for both of you SheltieLover Sep 27 #8

Woo hoo! greatauntoftriplets Sep 27 #3

Got tickets, GAOT? SheltieLover Sep 27 #5

Unfortunately, no. greatauntoftriplets Sep 27 #6

I hear you SheltieLover Sep 27 #9

And, depending on sales, those prices are likely to go up before Tuesday. greatauntoftriplets Sep 27 #10

Yup. Nosebleed section. SheltieLover Sep 27 #11

Maybe behind a post. greatauntoftriplets Sep 27 #13

Likely so. SheltieLover Sep 27 #15

There's reason to hope the Cubs can advance to round two. Morbius Sep 27 #12

Good Analysis ProfessorGAC Sep 28 #16

Awesome! Upthevibe Sep 27 #14

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

1. Good luck to the Cubbies!

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:51 PM

Sep 27

Do you have tickets?

MIButterfly

(1,451 posts)

2. I wish! I'm sure they're long gone already

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:54 PM

Sep 27

and if they're not, way out of my price range. I'll just have to watch them win on TV. I can't wait!

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

4. My dad was a die hard Cubs fan.

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #2)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:56 PM

Sep 27

He died 8 yrs before they finally won the World Serious.

Enjoy!!!

MIButterfly

(1,451 posts)

7. I converted my mother into a Cubs fan.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #4)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:09 PM

Sep 27

We used to go Wrigley once a year and travel to different cities to see the Cubs. Sadly, she passed away in February of 2016.

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

8. That was a nice tradition & great experience for both of you

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #7)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:24 PM

Sep 27

Sorry for your loss.

greatauntoftriplets

(178,364 posts)

3. Woo hoo!

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:55 PM

Sep 27

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

5. Got tickets, GAOT?

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:58 PM

Sep 27

greatauntoftriplets

(178,364 posts)

6. Unfortunately, no.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #5)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:06 PM

Sep 27

Lowest ticket price (subject to change) is $146. Plus fees, plus parking, etc. That's beyond my retired means.

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

9. I hear you

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #6)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:26 PM

Sep 27

I wouldn't pay that much to watch other peoples' kids play a game, even if I could.

greatauntoftriplets

(178,364 posts)

10. And, depending on sales, those prices are likely to go up before Tuesday.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #9)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:52 PM

Sep 27

And those are the cheap seats!

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

11. Yup. Nosebleed section.

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #10)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:15 PM

Sep 27

greatauntoftriplets

(178,364 posts)

13. Maybe behind a post.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #11)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:42 PM

Sep 27

SheltieLover

(74,279 posts)

15. Likely so.

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #13)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 10:02 PM

Sep 27

Better coverage on tv of the actual game, imo. Certainly a lit less hassle.

Morbius

(710 posts)

12. There's reason to hope the Cubs can advance to round two.

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:20 PM

Sep 27

Their opponent, almost certainly, is the San Diego Padres. Like every other team, the Padres are a better home team than a road team. Their road record is 38-43. Cubs have the first two games at home.

The Cubs endured a long offensive drought this season, and for some of the players, it seems to be over. Pete Crow-Armstrong has looked good for the last couple weeks. After months of being the teams designated "misser", Seiya Suzuki looks hot right now. If Tucker is healthy he's a huge asset. This is why they traded for him. Since the All-Star break, Matt Shaw has hit .321. Niko Hoerner is the 2nd best hitter for average in the league. And Michael Busch is absolutely on fire right now. The pitching has been good. Not great, but good. And if the offense is there, they can beat a Padres team which isn't very good on the road.

The second series, against the Phillies? A different matter. But I think it is possible the Cubs can win the first series. On the other hand, the Padres bullpen is legit, so it is also possible the Cubs will manage just three hits in losing two straight. There's hope, but I wouldn't bet the rent.

ProfessorGAC

(74,718 posts)

16. Good Analysis

Reply to Morbius (Reply #12)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 01:48 PM

Sep 28

I just found out several minutes ago that the Cubs have the 3rd best run differential in MLB.
Despite that drought you accurately pointed out.
Only the Brewers & Yankees are better.
The biggest problem with tha offensive drought was that it happened while Milwaukee was hotter than the sun.

Upthevibe

(9,839 posts)

14. Awesome!

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:48 PM

Sep 27

My Sis lives in Chicago and is a die-hard Cubs fan!

I'm SO happy for her....

Me, I'm a Dodger fan through and through having lived in L.A. since 1988!

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