SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The South Bend Cubs have clinched a spot in the Midwest League playoffs for the first time since 2016, as they will face the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Four Winds Field in the postseason opener.

The game will take place on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m., and the gates will open at 6:00 p.m.

Bowling Green beat out the Cubs to win the Eastern Division, but it all came down to the final regular season series.

Bowling Green won the first game and claimed the division, but South Bend won the final two games of the series.

South Bend will host the first game of the postseason series, but the second game will be at Bowling Green – as well as the third game if necessary.

Tickets for the game are already on sale.

Dugout box seats are $14 and field box seats are $12 in advance.

Ticket prices will increase by a dollar on the day of the game, so fans are encouraged to purchase them ahead of time.

Tickets can be purchased at the South Bend Cubs Box Office, or by visiting SouthBendCubs.com, or by calling (574) 235-9988.

The winner of the series will advance to the Division Championship.