Dylan Cease took the long way around.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Cease in the sixth round of the 2014 MLB Draft with the idea he might one day start a playoff game at Wrigley Field.

On Wednesday, that idea comes full circle. Although it comes full circle a little differently. Cease is starting Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series for the Padres.

"Things like that happened in baseball," Cease said Tuesday.

The backstory:

He’s taking the mound with San Diego on the brink of elimination after a 3-1 loss to the Cubs on Tuesday. A struggling start means the season could be over. A stellar outing could mean staying alive for one more day.

He acknowledged this Tuesday, before the Padres got pushed to the brink by the Cubs, but reveled in the potential that comes in the moment.

"It’s always high

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