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Miller's 34-Inning Streak Ends as Padres Beat Cubs

4/28/2026

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Summary

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Mason Miller's franchise-record 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak ended in the ninth inning of the Padres' 9-7 win over the Cubs on April 28, 2026.
The Padres posted an 18-5 April record, the best winning percentage in franchise history, with Manny Machado recording his 400th double before leaving with a sore calf, expected back Tuesday.
The Cubs fell to 17-11, ending a 10-game winning streak and moving one game behind the Reds.

History

Historical Context

In 1939 the Yankees set a then-record 20-game winning streak, finishing 106–45 (.720) and sweeping the World Series, a dominance that led the AL to restrict player moves to curb New York’s power. The 2026 Padres, after posting an 18-5 April and seeing Mason Miller’s 34 2/3-inning scoreless run end, are chasing a similar surge to boost playoff odds.

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Story summary

Mason Miller's franchise-record 34 2/3-inning scoreless streak ended in the ninth inning of the Padres' 9-7 win over the Cubs on April 28, 2026.
The Padres posted an 18-5 April record, the best winning percentage in franchise history, with Manny Machado recording his 400th double before leaving with a sore calf, expected back Tuesday.
The Cubs fell to 17-11, ending a 10-game winning streak and moving one game behind the Reds.

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