Padres fall to Cubs 9-7 despite Tatis' two home runs
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Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on June 30, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr.'s solo home run to start the game, the Cubs quickly equalized and took a lead they would not relinquish. Tatis later hit another homer in the eighth inning, contributing to a late rally, but it fell short. The Padres will look to avoid a three-game sweep against the Cubs with Walker Buehler scheduled to start today at 11:20 a.m.
- •Tatis hits two home runs in the loss.
- •Padres score four runs in the eighth inning.
- •Cubs take an early lead with a five-run second inning.
- •San Diego aims to prevent a sweep in today's matchup.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres cannot overcome JP Sears, lose to Cubs
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