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MIButterfly

(1,359 posts)
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:49 PM 7 hrs ago

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 7 hrs ago OP
Good luck to the Cubbies! SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #1
I wish! I'm sure they're long gone already MIButterfly 7 hrs ago #2
My dad was a die hard Cubs fan. SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #4
I converted my mother into a Cubs fan. MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #7
That was a nice tradition & great experience for both of you SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #8
Woo hoo! greatauntoftriplets 7 hrs ago #3
Got tickets, GAOT? SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #5
Unfortunately, no. greatauntoftriplets 7 hrs ago #6
I hear you SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #9
And, depending on sales, those prices are likely to go up before Tuesday. greatauntoftriplets 6 hrs ago #10
Yup. Nosebleed section. SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #11
Maybe behind a post. greatauntoftriplets 5 hrs ago #13
Likely so. SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #15
There's reason to hope the Cubs can advance to round two. Morbius 5 hrs ago #12
Awesome! Upthevibe 5 hrs ago #14

MIButterfly

(1,359 posts)
2. I wish! I'm sure they're long gone already
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:54 PM
7 hrs ago

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

(73,902 posts)
4. My dad was a die hard Cubs fan.
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 07:56 PM
7 hrs ago

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

Enjoy!!!

MIButterfly

(1,359 posts)
7. I converted my mother into a Cubs fan.
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:09 PM
6 hrs ago

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.

greatauntoftriplets

(178,304 posts)
6. Unfortunately, no.
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:06 PM
7 hrs ago

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

greatauntoftriplets

(178,304 posts)
10. And, depending on sales, those prices are likely to go up before Tuesday.
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 08:52 PM
6 hrs ago

And those are the cheap seats!

Morbius

(676 posts)
12. There's reason to hope the Cubs can advance to round two.
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:20 PM
5 hrs ago

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.

Upthevibe

(9,823 posts)
14. Awesome!
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 09:48 PM
5 hrs ago

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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