The Chicago Cubs moved to 6-9 after a 3-0 loss to the San Diego Padres, who went to 7-7, at 8:10 PM EDT on MLB Network.
First inning
The Cubs opened with 2 hits in the 1st inning but scored 0 runs, leaving chances that later defined this Cubs vs Padres recap.
The Padres countered with 1 run on 1 hit in the bottom of the 1st to take the early lead.
Third inning
The Padres added 2 runs on 2 hits in the 3rd inning, pushing their advantage while the Cubs were held without a hit in the frame.
The Cubs starter
Ben Brown was charged with 3 earned runs as the Padres’ early scoring decided the game’s run column.
Fourth inning
The Cubs’ fielding line finished with 0 errors while the Padres committed 1 error, but the Cubs did not convert the extra opportunity into runs.
Sixth inning
The Cubs produced 3 hits in the 6th inning and still came away empty, finishing 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Cubs relievers kept the Padres off the board after the 3rd, as the bullpen line allowed 0 runs with a 0.75 WHIP.
Seventh inning
The Cubs added 1 hit in the 7th inning, and the team total ended at 7 hits with 0 runs.
A Cubs baserunner recorded 1 stolen base, while the pitching staff also logged 2 wild pitches in the game.
Ninth inning
The Cubs added 1 hit in the 9th inning and finished with 9 left on base, a stat that shaped the Cubs final whistle reaction.
The Padres ended with 5 hits and 3 runs, and their pitchers completed the shutout that drove Cubs post-game interviews and this Cubs vs Padres tactical recap.
The Cubs are scheduled to host the Athletics at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, USA, on 3/7/2026 at 3:05 PM EDT, with the game airing on MLB Network.
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