The San Diego Padres faced a disastrous loss to the Chicago Cubs, falling 23-3 in their series finale. Walker Buehler struggled significantly, allowing nine earned runs in just four innings, while every Padres pitcher gave up at least five runs. Dansby Swanson shone for the Cubs, hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs, contributing to a three-game sweep where the Cubs outscored the Padres 35-12. The Padres, currently tied for second in the NL West, are struggling offensively with the worst batting average in Major League Baseball at .224.
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Padres Lose 23-3 to Cubs After Buehler Struggles
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