Victory at Wrigley Field! 
What a game! Our San Diego Padres brought their A-game today against the Chicago Cubs at the legendary Wrigley Field, clinching a well-deserved 3-0 victory! Right from the start, we showed why we’re a force to be reckoned with. Setting The Tone Early 
The top of the first inning set the tone. Fernando Tatis Jr. started us off with a single to center and was followed by Luis Arraez with a sharp single to right. This duo created all sorts of trouble for the Cubs' defense by stealing second and third base, respectively. Jackson Merrill made sure we got on the board with a sacrifice fly to drive Tatis Jr. home. 
What a way to make the Cubs sweat early!Dominant Pitching and Defense 
Our defense held strong throughout the game. A huge shoutout to our pitchers! They made the Cubs' lineup look totally off-balance, with multiple strikeouts and minimal hits. The Cubs never stood a chance as Dylan Cease, Adrian Morejon, and the rest of our relief pitchers shut them down inning after inning. Double plays and strikeouts kept us cruising.Powerhouse Play by Machado 
The top of the fifth was a game-changer as Manny Machado absolutely launched a home run to left field, bringing Tatis Jr. along for the ride! That 404-foot bomb put us up by three and made the Chicago crowd go silent. 
It’s always a joy to see Machado deliver under pressure.Securing the Win 
Despite some attempts by the Cubs to rally back, our team stayed rock solid. Jake Cronenworth and Freddy Fermin contributed on both ends, securing outs and maintaining our lead. As the innings rolled on, our Padres didn’t let up, managing the game perfectly until closing it out with a solid double play to end the ninth inning. What a fantastic effort by our Padres to shut out the Cubs and grab another victory on the road. On to the next one, folks. Go Padres!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Cubs (October 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |