Seiya Suzuki said he’s been watching and studying Cubs playoff games of the past on YouTube.

Finally given the chance to make his own postseason memories, Suzuki didn’t miss. His sixth home run in the past five days ignited a silent Cubs offense, setting the stage for a 3-1 victory over San Diego on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.

With a 1-0 lead in the National League wild card series, the Cubs can advance by winning Wednesday’s Game 2. Former White Sox ace and Cubs draft pick Dylan Cease is set to take the mound for the Padres.

If someone watching this game took a poorly-timed snack break, they might have missed the entire Cubs offensive outburst. The home team couldn’t do much of anything against Padres starter Nick Pivetta for four innings, until Suzuki and catcher Carson Kelly sent a pai

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