Cubs defeat Padres in five of six games during 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres faced each other six times in the 2026 MLB season, with the Cubs winning five of those matchups. The Cubs took two of three games played in San Diego in April and completed a sweep at home at the end of June and beginning of July. Key moments included Dansby Swanson's grand slam and a significant comeback victory on April 27. The two teams will meet again in the Wild Card Series, with the Cubs looking to replicate their success from last year.
- •Cubs won five of six games against Padres in 2026.
- •Key victories included an April series win in San Diego.
- •Swanson hit a grand slam during a game in July.
- •Cubs and Padres meet in the Wild Card Series this year.
- •Cubs swept the Padres at Wrigley Field in late June.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — A look back at all six Cubs/Padres games from the 2026 regular season
"The Cubs took five of the six games, including winning two of three in San Diego.
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