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Cubs Rout Padres 8-3 Behind Crow-Armstrong Homer

4/30/2026

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Summary

Cubs Beat Padres

The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Tuesday.
The Cubs got a three-run homer from Pete Crow-Armstrong and a two-run double from Nico Hoerner.
Dansby Swanson left in the second inning with a left glute cramp after hitting a two-run double.
Edward Cabrera (3-0) threw 5 2/3 innings, gave up three runs, struck out seven and moved the Cubs to 18-12, second in the NL Central.

Summary

Waldron Joins Rotation

Matt Waldron, MLB’s only current knuckleball pitcher, entered the Padres rotation after Nick Pivetta’s flexor strain and recovered from February hemorrhoid surgery.
He debuted in 2023 with a 5.19 ERA and a .296 BABIP.
The Cubs are -120 favorites and the game over/under is set at 8.5 runs, both sides -110.
Hoerner’s hits prop is 1.5 (over +175, under -238) and runs prop is 0.5 (over +105, under -139).

History

Historical Context

In 1908 the Cubs beat the Detroit Tigers 4–1, becoming the first team to win consecutive World Series and securing their last championship for 108 years. The squad featured Hall of Famers Frank Chance, Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker and pitcher Mordecai Brown. Today, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three-run homer and Nico Hoerner’s two-run double revive that legacy as Chicago pursues its first title since 2016.

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Cubs Beat Padres

The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Tuesday.
The Cubs got a three-run homer from Pete Crow-Armstrong and a two-run double from Nico Hoerner.
Dansby Swanson left in the second inning with a left glute cramp after hitting a two-run double.
Edward Cabrera (3-0) threw 5 2/3 innings, gave up three runs, struck out seven and moved the Cubs to 18-12, second in the NL Central.

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