Cubs Beat Padres 4-0, While Rizzo Lead-Off Streak Continues
In seven consecutive games as lead-off hitter, Anthony Rizzo is 6-for-6 with a walk to open the first inning.
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In seven consecutive games as lead-off hitter, Anthony Rizzo is 6-for-6 with a walk to open the first inning.
It was the home-plate collision with a catcher heard 'round the world. Rizzo was chastised -- but not punished -- by the league.
The league hasn't made any determination on discipline, though no player has ever been suspended for violating this rule.
"I thought it was a great play on both sides, and the Padres won that moment," Joe Maddon says.
Jhoulys Chacin opposes Mike Montgomery tonight at Wrigley Field.
Padres manager Andy Green called out Rizzo after a hard collision injured catcher Austin Hedges.
Wade Davis got the last two batters of the game to strand the tying Padres run at third base.
Clayton Richard opposes Jon Lester tonight at Wrigley Field.
Rookie Franchy Cordero tripled in the eighth and scored on Yangervis Solarte's fielder's choice to give San Diego the go-ahead run.
Jake Arrieta opposes Luis Perdomo this afternoon at Petco Park.
Eddie Butler (2-1) lasted only 4 1/3 innings and was charged with six runs.
Eddie Butler opposes Dinelson Lamet tonight at Petco Park.
The defending champion Cubs have lost six straight road games. They were coming off a three-game sweep at the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pinch-hitter Melky Cabrera had a key two-run single in Chicago's eight-run eighth inning.
Yolmer Sanchez singled with one out in the bottom of the ninth to score Tyler Saladino.
New Padre Matt Szczur homered on the first pitch of only the 10th game ever between the teams.
Jhoulys Chacin opposes Miguel Gonzalez tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Padres are looking at a rough season ahead as they begin their rebuild. One bright spot is their young outfield and Hunter Renfroe could be the best of them.
Willson Contreras homered and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs as the Cubs won for the 22nd time in 27 games.
Kyle Hendricks opposes Paul Clemens this afternoon at Petco Park.
Jake Arrieta threw eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball to become the NL's first 16-game winner, and Kris Bryant and Addison Russell homered.
Jake Arrieta opposes Christian Friedrich tonight at Petco Park.
Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward each homered.
Jon Lester opposes Edwin Jackson tonight at Petco Park.
The White Sox declined the Padres' request to acquire shortstop prospect Tim Anderson.
