A Challenging Day at Wrigley
Although we started today's game with high hopes, it didn't go quite the way we wanted, Padres fans! Despite an inspiring late effort, the San Diego Padres fell short to the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 3-1.The Battle Begins
Our lineup looked fierce with the likes of Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, and Manny Machado leading the charge. But the Cubs' defense stood firm right from the beginning. The first inning set the tone, with Tatis Jr. striking out, a sign of the challenge ahead. Despite Ryan O'Hearn's strong single in the second, our bats just couldn't break through early on, leaving us scoreless through several innings.
️A Tough Defense and Intense Offense
The Cubs managed to build up a 2-0 lead by the end of the second inning, taking advantage of singles and walks. While our bullpen, including Estrada and King, worked to contain the damage, Michael Busch's homer in the seventh stretched the Cubs' lead to 3-0.Fighting Back Late
Despite the challenges, our boys never gave up. Jackson Merrill revived our hopes with a stunning home run in the ninth inning, showcasing the grit we've come to expect from our Padres. Though O'Hearn and Bryce Johnson both got on base thanks to hit-by-pitches, the Cubs managed to hold us back, finishing the game without allowing any more runs.Looking Ahead
While the result wasn't what we wanted, it was great to see moments of brilliance, especially with Merrill's power play in the ninth. As we look forward to the next matchup, here's hoping the Padres can convert today's energy into victories. Keep the faith, Padres Nation—our time will come!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Cubs (October 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |