Frequently Asked Questions
How many home runs did the Cubs hit against the Padres to tie the franchise record?
The Cubs hit eight home runs in the 23-3 win over the Padres, tying a franchise record. Michael Busch hit the record-tying eighth home run against Padres catcher Rodolfo Durán, who was pitching as a position player in the eighth inning.
How many home runs has Dansby Swanson hit in his last 13 games?
Dansby Swanson has hit nine home runs in his last 13 games, including three multi-homer games and two in a row against the Padres. That stretch includes a grand slam in the eighth inning of this blowout win.
What was the significance of Seiya Suzuki's home run against the Padres?
Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer in the first inning was his 100th career home run with the Cubs. That milestone made him the fourth Japanese-born player in MLB history to reach 100 home runs.
How many RBI does Dansby Swanson have this season and where does that rank in baseball?
Dansby Swanson leads the Cubs with 57 RBI, which ranks 10th among all hitters in baseball. He's also on pace to hit more than 30 home runs after going 43 games without a home run earlier in the season.
What was the total score of the Cubs-Padres series at Wrigley Field?
The Cubs outscored the Padres 35-12 across the series at Wrigley Field, capping it with a 23-3 thrashing in the finale. The Padres were swept in the series.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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