San Diego’s season ended in a tense, controversial finish as a late strike call by D.J. Reyburn helped Chicago pull away in Game 3. The Padres’ offense stalled across the series, totaling just five runs and going 3-for-26 with runners in scoring position, leaving 19 on base as frustration spilled from the dugout.

ABS arrives next year, a potential game‑changer for postseason calls, but San Diego’s immediate takeaway is accountability for the umpiring and a call that altered the moment. Bogaerts, Tatis Jr., and Machado scuffled, underscoring the need for more run production to complement the pitching depth that carried the Cubs.