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Cubs to use regular-season finale as tune-up for Padres wild-card series
Original: With WC matchup set, Cubs will use Game 162 to prep for Padres
The Chicago Cubs' playoff opponent is now set, and the team will approach its final regular-season game, Game 162, as preparation for the National League wild-card matchup against the San Diego Padres. Rather than simply resting players, the Cubs intend to treat the finale as a meaningful tune-up ahead of the postseason series. Fans are following the decision as the club finalizes its playoff plans.
Why now: The Cubs' wild-card opponent was just finalized, putting attention on how they will handle the season finale.
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