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Chicago Cubs 0, San Diego Padres 8: final score and stats

San Diego Padres beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 0 to San Diego Padres 8, on Tuesday, September 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.

MLB · NLWC - Game 1Tuesday, September 29, 2026
DateSep 29, 2026
Start time10:00 PM ET
VenuePetco Park, San Diego, California
TVPeacock/NBCSN
Attendance47,084

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0000000000
San Diego Padres20113010-8

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageNico Hoerner · 2-4
Home RunsCarson Kelly · 0-3, K
Runs Batted InCarson Kelly · 0-3, K
MLB RatingNico Hoerner · 2-4
San Diego Padres
Batting AverageManny Machado · 2-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Home RunsManny Machado · 2-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Runs Batted InManny Machado · 2-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
MLB RatingMichael King · 7.0 IP, 0 ER, H, 8 K, 3 BB

Team comparison

Chicago CubsSan Diego Padres
Runs per game
0.5
3.7
Runs allowed per game
6.0
2.3
89-73Record91-71
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
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-3300001317.000.250.000
Alex Bregman0-4400000317.000.000.000
Michael Busch0-3300001115.000.250.000
Seiya Suzuki1-3301001019.333.500.333
Ian Happ0-3300001011.000.250.000
Nico Hoerner2-4402000010.500.500.500
Pedro Ramirez0-4400000115.000.000.000
Carson Kelly0-330000019.000.000.000
Michael Conforto0-110000016.000.000.000
Dansby Swanson0-3300000111.000.000.000
Team3-31310300411130

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Matthew Boyd4.054414358-429.0058
Javier Assad0.223211018-927.0018
Ryan Rolison1.010002016-90.0016
Aaron Civale1.031100024-159.0024
Jacob Webb1.120000016-120.0016
Team8.01387273132-87132

San Diego Padres

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Fernando Tatis Jr.2-3332111117.667.7501.667
Samad Taylor0-220000014.000.000.000
Dustin Harris1-2201000010.500.500.500
Jase Bowen0-000000000.000.000.000
Manny Machado2-3322211014.667.7502.000
Ty France2-4412000012.500.500.500
Jackson Merrill2-4402200110.500.500.500
Austin Hays0-4400000214.000.000.000
Xander Bogaerts2-4412110124.500.5001.250
Jake Cronenworth1-4401000113.250.250.250
Luis Campusano1-4411000014.250.250.250
Team13-34348136327132

San Diego Padres

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Michael King7.010038097-620.0097
Yuki Matsui1.000001011-70.0011
Joe Musgrove1.020012022-150.0022
Team9.03004110130-84130

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

SD wins series 2-0
Sep 30, 2026CHC 1, SD 4
Sep 29, 2026CHC 0, SD 8

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?

San Diego Padres won, 8-0, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

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

Chicago Cubs 0, San Diego Padres 8.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner (2-4 batting average). San Diego Padres: Manny Machado (2-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres played?

Petco Park, San Diego, California.

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