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Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego Padres 4: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs 5 to San Diego Padres 4, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Petco Park, San Diego, California. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBWednesday, April 29, 2026
DateApr 29, 2026
Start time4:10 PM ET
VenuePetco Park, San Diego, California
TVMLB.TV
Attendance36,513

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0102010105
San Diego Padres0000300104

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageMatt Shaw · 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R
Home RunsPete Crow-Armstrong · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InPete Crow-Armstrong · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, K
MLB RatingMatt Shaw · 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R
San Diego Padres
Batting AverageFernando Tatis Jr. · 1-3, RBI, SB
Home RunsNick Castellanos · 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K
Runs Batted InNick Castellanos · 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K
MLB RatingNick Castellanos · 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K

Team comparison

Chicago CubsSan Diego Padres
Runs per game
0.5
3.7
Runs allowed per game
6.0
2.3
19-12Record19-11
2nd in NL CentStanding2nd in NL West
0-2Road record / home record3-1
LLLast 5LWLLW
L2StreakL1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
San Diego Padres
Luis Gutierrez SP · Undisclosed
Out
Bryan Hoeing RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Nico Hoerner1-4401000019.291.370.449
Moises Ballesteros0-5500000018.338.392.620
Alex Bregman1-3301002020.258.350.371
Ian Happ1-4401001222.230.351.460
Michael Busch0-4400001023.193.295.281
Michael Conforto1-4421000012.300.421.433
Matt Shaw3-4423110014.301.342.507
Pete Crow-Armstrong1-4411310114.241.307.362
Miguel Amaya1-3301101023.240.356.380
Team9-3535595253165

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jameson Taillon7.033316295-664.4195
Corbin Martin0.001130019-72.2519
Ben Brown1.200001011-71.9911
Hoby Milner0.10000103-32.403
Team9.0344482128-83128

San Diego Padres

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Jackson Merrill0-3300001016.200.270.330
Fernando Tatis Jr.1-3301100010.250.323.286
Manny Machado0-4400000218.222.331.384
Xander Bogaerts0-4400000115.275.352.431
Ty France0-4400000012.289.333.578
Miguel Andujar1-331111009.313.352.478
Gavin Sheets0-000000000.233.275.477
Ramon Laureano0-110000013.252.317.439
Jake Cronenworth0-2210001115.146.276.202
Nick Castellanos1-2221211112.164.220.273
Freddy Fermin0-000000000.170.293.234
Luis Campusano0-2200001218.326.380.674
Team3-2828434248128

San Diego Padres

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Matt Waldron5.063311183-569.8883
Adrian Morejon0.211110016-105.6316
Bradgley Rodriguez1.110010022-131.8822
Jason Adam1.011111125-142.2525
Mason Miller1.000011019-91.1719
Team9.0955532165-102165

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8
Oct 7, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-3
Oct 6, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 4, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 3-4
Oct 3, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3
Sep 30, 2026 · vs Chicago CubsW 4-1

Season series

CHC win series 2-1
Apr 29, 2026CHC 5, SD 4
Apr 28, 2026CHC 8, SD 3
Apr 27, 2026CHC 7, SD 9

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?

Chicago Cubs won, 5-4, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?

Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego Padres 4.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw (3-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R batting average). San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. (1-3, RBI, SB batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres played?

Petco Park, San Diego, California.

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