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Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon will take the mound Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Padres, with elimination at stake.
“You do a lot of work throughout the years and throughout the season to be ready for big moments,” Taillon said after the Cubs’ 3-0 loss Wednesday. “And I’m looking forward to it.”
If the Cubs win, they’ll advance to the National League division series against the Brewers. If they lose, their first playoff appearance in five years will fizzle in the first round. On the mound for the Padres will be former Cub Yu Darvish.