Tough Start
Wow, Padres fans, this game was a rollercoaster!
We kicked things off at Wrigley Field and hoped to capitalize early, but the first inning left us scoreless. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez both grounded out, and Manny Machado went down looking. Our bats were quiet, while the Cubs managed to scrape a run on us thanks to multiple walks in the bottom of the first inning. Not a great start, but we’re Padres fans — we believe in comebacks!A Glimmer of Hope
Heading into the 3rd inning, we were trailing 1-0, but Martin Maldonado delivered with a fantastic solo homer to left, tying the game at 1-1.
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Seeing the team even the score gave us a shot of adrenaline. Tatis Jr. kept the momentum with a single, but we couldn't pull ahead... yet. Our bullpen did work, keeping the game even heading into the 5th inning.Cubs Pull Ahead
In a frustrating turn of events, the Cubs managed to scratch out two more runs in the bottom of the 5th inning. A infield single by Justin Turner and a costly error by Machado gave them a 3-1 lead.
We need to be tighter defensively, but it was just one of those plays!Missed Opportunities
The Padres’ bats were back and forth today. We had Jacob Cronenworth hit a double in the 5th, and Jackson Merrill singled late in the game, but we just couldn’t string together the hits when it counted. The ninth inning had us biting our nails as Xander Bogaerts and Jackson Merrill found their way on base, but unfortunately, Gavin Sheets and Cronenworth couldn’t bring them home. It was a tough 1-3 loss, but there was effort till the end.What’s Next
Onward and upward
! This loss is a minor setback for us. The pitching staff managed to hold the Cubs effectively except for a few hiccups, and we've got some exciting firepower in our lineup. We're heading into the next game with determination. Let’s go, Padres, and bring the heat next time! 
️Scoreboard for Padres @ Cubs (April 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |