The Chicago Cubs took on the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on September 30, 2025. The Cubs secured a 3-1 victory over the Padres. Daniel Palencia was the winning pitcher for the Cubs. In the fifth inning, the Cubs gained momentum with home runs from Carson Kelly and Seiya Suzuki. Nick Pivetta took the loss for the Padres despite striking out nine batters. Xander Bogaerts drove in the only run for the Padres with a double in the second inning. The Padres scored first in the second inning. Xander Bogaerts hit a double, bringing home Jacob Merrill. This gave the Padres a 1-0 lead early in the game. The Cubs took the lead in the fifth inning. Cody Kelly hit a home run, and Seiya Suzuki also homered, making it 2-1. In the eighth inning, Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly, bringing in Dansby Swanson to score the final run, sealing the game at 3-1 for the Cubs.

Daniel Palencia played a key role for the Cubs. He pitched 1.67 innings without allowing a hit and struck out two batters. This strong performance helped secure the win for his team.

For the Padres, Nick Pivetta took the loss. He pitched five innings, giving up three hits and two runs. Despite striking out nine batters, the two home runs he allowed made a big impact on the game’s outcome.

On the batting side, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly each hit a home run for the Cubs. Kelly’s home run contributed one RBI, while Suzuki also drove in a run. Nico Hoerner added to the Cubs’ offense with two hits and an RBI. For the Padres, Xander Bogaerts drove in their only run with a double.

What’s Next

The Cubs and Padres both started the season at the top of their divisions. With this game, the Cubs took an early lead in the Central Division. They managed to score three runs to secure their win. For the Padres, this game marked a step back in their pursuit of dominance in the West Division. Despite their efforts, they only managed to score one run. The Cubs’ victory gives them a slight edge in the standings against their early-season competition.

The Cubs will continue their series against the Padres at Wrigley Field. The next game is set for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 3:08 PM. The teams will face off again on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the same time and location.

Similarly, the Padres will remain in Chicago for their upcoming games. They will play the Cubs on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and Thursday, October 2, 2025. Both games will take place at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:08 PM.

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