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The San Diego Padres (19-20), led by Jurickson Profar, visit Christopher Morel and the Chicago Cubs (22-15) on Wednesday at 2:20 PM ET.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the San Diego-Chicago matchup.
When is Padres vs. Cubs and when does it start?
Where to watch Padres vs. Cubs
The Padres and Cubs will hit the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on May 8, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SDPA.
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Padres vs. Cubs Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Cubs’ 3-2 victory over the Padres yesterday. Hector Neris (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) earned the win for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger went 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Enyel De Los Santos (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Padres.
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have been favored on the moneyline 23 total times this season. They’ve finished 12-11 in those games.
San Diego averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 41 total home runs.
The Padres’ .409 slugging percentage ranks sixth-best in MLB.
San Diego has the 21st-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.22).
The Padres average MLB’s 16th-ranked WHIP (1.272).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Cubs have been the underdog 22 times and won 12, or 54.5%, of those games.
Chicago has hit 40 homers this season, which ranks eighth in the majors.
Fueled by 103 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 12th in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
Chicago has pitched to a 3.77 ERA this season, which ranks 14th in baseball.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.267 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Dylan Cease
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | May 3 | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | April 27 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| at Rockies | April 22 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| at Brewers | April 16 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| vs. Cubs | April 10 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Hayden Wesneski
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | May 3 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | April 28 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | April 25 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | April 17 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Padres Key Players to Watch
Dylan Cease makes the start for the Padres, his eighth of the season. He is 4-2 with a 2.55 ERA and 48 strikeouts through 42 1/3 innings pitched.
His last appearance came on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when the right-hander tossed 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
In seven games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.55, with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting just .140 against him.
Profar leads San Diego in runs batted in with 27 while batting .338, which is also best on the team.
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads San Diego in home runs with seven while driving in 20 runs and slugging .447.
Jake Cronenworth has 40 hits this season and a slash line of .284/.348/.489.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
The Cubs will send Hayden Wesneski to the mound for his third start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing 6 1/3 innings without allowing a run.
He has an ERA of 0.54, a 4.67 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .720 in four games this season.
Morel has accumulated a team-best eight home runs and 24 runs batted in.
Nico Hoerner is hitting .279 with 11 doubles, a triple, a home run and 13 walks.
Mike Tauchman paces the Cubs with a .280 batting average.
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