Overview

• The series is tied 1-1 after Chicago’s 3-1 win in Game 1 and San Diego’s 3-0 response in Game 2.
• MLB has not announced first pitch, which could be 2:08, 4:08, 5:08 or 6:38 p.m. depending on how other series finish.
• The game will air nationally on ABC or ESPN once the broadcast window is finalized.
• San Diego has won winner-take-all Wild Card Game 3s in 2020 and 2022, while Chicago is 0-3 in elimination games at Wrigley Field.
• Both teams are expected to stick with recent lineups, and relievers on each side are largely available for all-hands usage in the finale.