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Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres Game Ends in 7-5 Cubs Victory - Recap

San Diego got a 2-HR day from Luke Voit on Wednesday at Petco Park but Chicago still managed to defeat San Diego 7-5 in baseball action.

The Cubs were a +139 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.

earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Frank Schwindel in the win.

San Diego got a 1-inning outing from Craig Stammen in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Luke Voit had 3 hits in the loss for the Padres.

The battle of the bats favored San Diego as they had 9 hits, while Chicago only had 12.

Rowan Wick pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.

Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Arizona. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.