The Chicago Cubs won their 4th straight game on Friday as they beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their home opener at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs scored 2 runs in the 5th inning on an RBI single by Justin Turner and fielder’s choice for the win.
Chicago had only 3 hits in the game.
Shota Imanaga was your winning pitcher as he threw 7 1/3 innings. He gave up a home run to Martin Maldonado and had 4 strikeouts.
Ryan Pressly got his third save in the 9th inning.
It was the first loss for San Diego after starting the season (7-0).
Game 2 in the series is Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago White Sox lost their third straight game on Friday as the Detroit Tigers came up winners 7-4.
The Tigers were led by Kerry Carpenter who had 2 solo home runs and Riley Greene who had 3 hits which included a home run.
Brooks Baldwin drove in 2 runs for the White Sox.
Jonathon Cannon took the loss for Chicago.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday afternoon in Detroit.
April 4, 2025
