The Padres’ postseason ended with chaos, and the attention quickly shifted from the Cubs’ victory to a debatable ninth-inning strike call. That call established a heated confrontation. What could have been a basic exit from Wrigley Field became a vital moment, as arguments flared between the team and the umpires just after the final out. The fight has since become the most talked-about situation of the Wild Card series.

The Padres’ 2025 playoff hope ended in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs. Their offense did not play effectively, scoring just five runs across the series. However, in the ninth inning, a borderline pitch against Xander Bogaerts, which appeared effectively off the plate, was ruled a strike and ended their rally attempt.

And like that, the heated drama began. Ben Verlander posted: “

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