Cubs @ Padres · Apr 28, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Petco Park Regular Season

Chicago Cubs Cubs 8

Final

NIGHT game

3 San Diego Padres Padres

Away starter

Edward Cabrera

Home starter

Walker Buehler

Game state Final

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Hoerner, Bregman, PCA lead Cubs in victory over Padres

SAN DIEGO – The offensive outburst that swung the momentum for the Cubs on Tuesday night was a story in three parts. There was Nico Hoerner, delivering in the clutch as his incredible opening month is approaching its finish line. Alex Bregman came off the bench – after what was

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits home run in Cubs' 8-3 win00:03:02

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a three-run home run and Edward Cabrera strikes out seven batters in the Cubs' 8-3 win over the Padres

Condensed Game: CHC@SD - 4/28/2600:10:05

Condensed Game: Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs take on Xander Bogaerts and the Padres on April 28, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong's three-run home run (2)00:00:26

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a three-run home run to center field, giving the Cubs a 8-3 lead in the top of the 7th inning

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Cubs @ Padres · 8–3

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