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A Tense Battle in San Diego
Cubs fans, the nail-biter against the Padres in San Diego ended in our favor as we snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory in extra innings! It was a game full of suspense, with the pitching on both sides doing their utmost to keep the bats quiet.
️Quiet Before the Storm
From the outset, it was clear this would be a closely fought contest. While both teams had their chances early, neither could capitalize as the game remained scoreless through the first four innings. It wasn’t until the bottom of the 5th that the Padres' Manny Machado broke the deadlock with a solo homer to left center. That home run was a bolt out of the blue, giving the Padres a 1-0 lead.Our boys remained calm, though, with Cody Bellinger and Julian Merryweather making their mark as part of a strong Cubs defensive lineup.
An Equalizer and a Game-Winner
In the 6th inning, Dansby Swanson began turning the tide with a single to right. The moment swung when Nico Hoerner knocked Swanson to third, allowing Pete Crow-Armstrong to bring him home thanks to a fielding error by the Padres' first baseman. This leveled the game at 1-1, setting the stage for later drama.As we ventured into the extra innings, it was Hoerner again showing his heroics with a triple to center, bringing home the decisive run after Swanson's sprint home had our bench on their feet!
Closing the Deal
In the bottom of the 10th, our bullpen came through in the clutch. Thielbar closed the book on the Padres with dominance, securing the win as Connor Joe and Elias Díaz were unable to find an answer. The final play saw Nico Hoerner put a full stop on the proceedings, efficiently handling a fly-out from Luis Arraez
Let's hold our heads high and keep this momentum going! Go Cubs!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Padres (April 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 |