The Cubs are looking to end a two-game losing streak against the Padres after a strong eight-game winning streak. They face the Padres tonight at Petco Park.
As of midday, the Cubs hold a record of 17-11 this season. In contrast, the Padres have fared slightly better with an 18-9 record.
Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs. He has a 1-1 record and a 5.79 ERA. Meanwhile, Randy Vasquez takes the mound for the Padres with an impressive 2-0 record and a 1.88 ERA.
Fans can catch the game live on Marquee Sports Network and Padres.TV, starting at 8:40 PM ET.
Moises Ballesteros is one player to watch—he’s hitting .397 with four home runs this season. On the other side, Manny Machado has also been productive, hitting four home runs and driving in 16 runs.
Nico Hoerner and Xander Bogaerts are both key players for the Cubs as well. Hoerner has four home runs and 23 RBIs this season, while Bogaerts has four homers and 16 RBIs.
The Cubs have struggled offensively at times; they have been shut out in three of their 28 games this season. If they continue on this path, they could be blanked up to 17 times by season’s end.
This matchup marks the 86th series between the Cubs and Padres in San Diego, adding historical significance to tonight’s game.
Uncertainties linger around how these teams will perform under pressure tonight. The outcome could shift momentum for either team moving forward in the MLB season.
