San Diego Padres tops Chicago Cubs 4-1
Game Summary
San Diego Padres defeated Chicago Cubs 4-1.
Key Players
Nico Hoerner led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever David Peterson threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Xander Bogaerts led San Diego Padres's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. San Diego Padres reliever Bradgley Rodriguez threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman: 3.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 K, 0 BB (54 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 1.93).
San Diego Padres starter Nick Pivetta: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (66 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 5.7 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 4 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.154).
Multi-hit games: Nico Hoerner (2-for-4).
San Diego Padres: 7 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.318).
Multi-hit games: Ty France (2-for-4), Jackson Merrill (2-for-3), Xander Bogaerts (2-for-4).