Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits an RBI triple during the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 15. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs Make Wild History in Defeat of San Diego Padres on Tuesday

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Apr 16, 2025 9:38 AM ET

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Petco Park.

With the win, the Cubs are now 12-8 on the year. The loss drops the Padres to 14-4. Both teams are in first place in their respective divisions.

The loss also ended the Padres' perfect season at home and vaulted the Cubs into some unique baseball history.

Per @OptaSTATS on social media:

April 12: Cubs win at Dodgers, who had been 7-0 at home

April 15: Cubs win at Padres, who had been 11-0 at home

The @Cubs are the first team in MLB history to snap 2 separate 7+ game season-opening home winning streaks in the same year.

April 12: Cubs win at Dodgers, who had been 7-0 at home

April 15: Cubs win at Padres, who had been 11-0 at home

The @Cubs are the first team in MLB history to snap 2 separate 7+ game season-opening home winning streaks in the same year. pic.twitter.com/OOgbWBhmhK
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) April 16, 2025

The Cubs missed the playoffs last season by finishing tied for second in the National League Central, but they have big goals this year after adding left-hander Matthew Boyd and All-Star slugger Kyle Tucker in the offseason.

The go-ahead run in the 10th was scored thanks to an RBI triple from speedy infielder Nico Hoerner. Caleb Thielbar earned his first save of the season by throwing a scoreless bottom half.

The two teams will play again on Wednesday afternoon with first pitch coming at 4:10 p.m. ET.

Right-hander Nick Pivetta, who signed with the Padres in the offseason, will make the start. He'll be opposed by Boyd.

Boyd is 1-1 with a 1.59 ERA while Pivetta is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA. The Cubs will be off on Thursday before starting a new series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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