Padres rally past Cubs; Miller's streak finally ends
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San Diego — The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 Monday night at Petco Park as Ty France drove in four runs with a double and a triple, and Manny Machado recorded three hits while scoring three times. The victory improved the Padres to 19-9 overall and 18-5 this month, their best April winning percentage in franchise history.
The game featured a third-inning grand slam by Moisés Ballesteros that briefly put the Cubs ahead, a fifth-inning two-run single altering the lead, and a Gavin Sheets solo homer in the eighth. Reliever Mason Miller gave up two runs in the ninth, ending a 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak, and Machado exited with a sore calf but was reported expected to be available Tuesday.
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Timeline
- 1. Seiya Suzuki hit a solo homer in the second inning.
- 2. Moisés Ballesteros hit a grand slam in the third inning to give the Cubs a lead.
- 3. A two-run single in the fifth shifted the advantage during the midgame.
- 4. Gavin Sheets hit a solo homer in the eighth inning making it 9-5.
- 5. Mason Miller surrendered two runs in the ninth, ending his 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak.
Why it matters
The Padres' victory shows their strong start this season, especially for fans betting on their success. Ty France and Manny Machado's performances are worth noting for fantasy baseball players. Keep an eye on Machado's calf issue, though.
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