The Chicago Cubs secured the National League’s No. 4 seed and home-field advantage in the 2025 MLB postseason with a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The victory ensures that the Cubs will host the San Diego Padres in the best-of-three Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field , beginning Tuesday, September 30th, according to USA Today MLB insider and columnist Bob Nightengale.

Chicago’s win leaned on a career day from leadoff hitter Michael Busch, who went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, and a triple, driving in four RBIs. Busch, who has hit .268/.347/.526 (.873 OPS) against right-handed pitching this season, homered on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy, who took his fourth loss of the year after allowing three runs on six hits across 4.2 innings.

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