The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 with Nico Hoerner's 10th-inning triple driving in the winning run, ending the Padres' 12-game home winning streak. Ryan Pressley secured the win as Caleb Thielbar earned his first save, holding off a late Padres rally. Manny Machado's homer for the Padres was a highlight, despite the team's loss.
In the tight game, both starting pitchers, Shota Imanaga for the Cubs and Randy Vásquez for the Padres, delivered solid performances, each going five innings. Machado's homer on the ninth pitch of his at-bat showcased his power, while the Cubs executed small ball tactics to tie the game. The Cubs' intentional walk of Fernando Tatis Jr. in the 10th inning proved to be a strategic move that paid off. The series finale will feature Matthew Boyd for the Cubs and Nick Pivetta for the Padres on the mound.