The Chicago Cubs have their backs against the wall. So do the San Diego Padres.

Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series will decide who moves on to take on Milwaukee in the NL Division series, and who

Follow along here for live updates and scoring plays as the Cubs take on the Padres in one of three decisive Game 3 games happening Thursday.

Cubs vs. Padres: Live score and updates

Pregame

Fans are filing into Wrigley Field. The main vibe around the ballpark so far is anxiety. There's a lingering quiet, anxiously awaiting to see which team can throw the first punch in Thursday's do-or-die game,

Starting pitchers

San Diego: Yu Darvish, RHP, 5-5 overall record, 5.38 ERA

Chicago: Jameson Tallion, RHP, 11-7 overall record, 3.68 ERA

What to know for Game 3

The Cubs will look to keep their s

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