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Craig Counsell discusses his club's defensive excellence, Jameson Taillon's start and more following the @Cubs' Game 3 victory over the Padres.

Mike Shildt reacts to the Padres being eliminated after a Game 3 loss to the Cubs. 📺 MLB Network

Final.

On a full count, this pitch to Xander Bogaerts was called a strike for the first out of the inning

Jackson Merrill starts the 9th inning with a solo homer! The Padres now trail by two 👀

Jackson Merrill leads off the 9th inning with a homer 👀 #Postseason

Robert Suarez keeps the @Padres close with a pair of big strikeouts 🔥

Daniel Palencia gets Fernando Tatis Jr to fly out to strand the runners on 2nd and 3rd! Cubs still lead 2-0 in the 5th

The @Padres limit the damage with a timely double play! #Postseason

PCA gives the @Cubs the early lead over the Padres! 👏 (via @MLB)

"Experience definitely is a big help in these type of situations... him having so many starts under his belt in Japan and the Major Leagues, that's an advantage for him." - Xander Bogaerts on Game 3 starter Yu Darvish

One matchup to watch closely in today's Padres-Cubs Game 3: Jackson Merrill vs. Jameson Taillon. #MLBTonight | #Postseason

Manny Machado and the @Padres are focused on one thing: GAME THREE

"104 [mph]. We like that." 😂 @Padres skipper Mike Shildt applauds Mason Miller and the San Diego bullpen for holding it down in today's Game 2 win.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell reflects on the decision to pitch to Manny Machado in the 5th inning and open the game with Andrew Kittredge. 📺 MLB Network

See you tomorrow, @Padres #Postseason

Just a bunch of dawgs.

One job today.

The @Padres shut out the Cubs and force a Game 3! #Postseason

The @Padres take Game 2 and it's win or go home tomorrow in Chicago! 👀

The Padres shut out the Cubs to force Game 3 tomorrow!

#PadresWin! FINAL: Padres 3, Cubs 0

THE @PADRES EVEN THE SERIES! GAME 3 TOMORROW #POSTSEASON

No pitcher had ever struck out more than six consecutive hitters to begin their #Postseason career. Mason Miller just struck out his first EIGHT. (h/t @EliasSports)

Fernando Tatis Jr. ends the inning with an impressive grab! #Postseason (MLB x @Nutrafol)