Chicago Cubs lose 8-0 to Padres in wild-card series Game 1
Chicago Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs suffered a heavy 8-0 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series, managing only three hits and struggling offensively and defensively.
- Padres’ pitcher Matthew Boyd’s changeup was exploited early, with Fernando Tatís Jr., Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts all hitting home runs off the pitch, contributing to a four-run deficit by the fourth inning.
- Cubs’ offense was stifled by Padres’ pitcher Michael King, who dominated with strikeouts and limited the Cubs to just two hits over 6 1/3 innings.
- The Cubs’ bullpen and defense faltered, allowing additional runs and errors that widened the Padres’ lead, including a passed ball and a throwing error that led to a run.
- Despite the setback, the Cubs remain focused on bouncing back in Game 2, with Kevin Gausman expected to start after recovering from a shoulder injury, emphasizing the need to quickly move past the poor performance.
