Cubs Win Historic Game, Padres Take Series

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks played a historic game at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs winning 13-11 after a record-setting 16-run eighth inning that included grand slams from Ian Happ and Eugenio Suárez and dramatic lead changes. This inning set the mark for the highest-scoring eighth inning in National League and Wrigley Field history. Earlier in the week, the Cubs faced the San Diego Padres, breaking the Padres’ 11-game home winning streak with a 2-1 extra-innings victory highlighted by Nico Hoerner's triple, but the Padres ultimately took the series 2-1 with strong performances from Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Nick Pivetta. The Cubs remain atop the NL Central, while the Padres and Diamondbacks are also performing well in the NL West. Recent games have showcased the volatility and excitement of early-season National League baseball. These matchups have highlighted both team resilience and individual player achievements.