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Chicago Cubs (17-12) at San Diego Padres (19-9) | Petco Park | 8:40 PM CT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs<\/strong> (17\u201312 after losing 9\u20137 last night) face the San Diego Padres (19\u20139, best April in franchise history) for Game 2 at Petco Park. We’re on a THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK<\/strong> despite Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros’ FIRST CAREER GRAND SLAM<\/strong> last night. Edward Cabrera<\/strong> (2-0, 2.73 ERA) starts for us against Walker Buehler<\/strong> (1-2, 5.75 ERA).<\/p>\n

This is Game 2\u2014can we bounce back and attack Buehler’s 5.75 ERA?<\/p>\n

Cubs Season: 17-12 on a THREE-Game Losing Streak<\/h2>\n

Record: 17-12 (Five Games Over .500, THREE-Game Losing Streak)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re 17\u201312 and five games over .500 on a THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK<\/strong> after losing 9\u20137 to the Padres last night. Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros hit his FIRST CAREER GRAND SLAM<\/strong> (404-foot bomb!), but we couldn’t hold the lead. The Padres came back to win.<\/p>\n

Last Night’s Tough Loss (9\u20137):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Lost 9\u20137<\/strong> despite Ballesteros’ grand slam<\/li>\n
  • Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros:<\/strong> FIRST CAREER GRAND SLAM (404 feet, 5th HR)<\/li>\n
  • Seiya Suzuki:<\/strong> Solo homer (5th of season)<\/li>\n
  • Led 5-3<\/strong> after Ballesteros’ slam in the 3rd<\/li>\n
  • Padres came back:<\/strong> Ty France 4 RBIs, Nick Castellanos 2 RBIs<\/li>\n
  • Mason Miller’s 34.2-inning scoreless streak ENDED<\/strong> (we scored 2 in 9th)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    THREE-Game Losing Streak:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Lost to Dodgers 12\u20134 (blowout)<\/li>\n
    • Lost to Dodgers 6\u20130 (shut out)<\/li>\n
    • Lost to Padres 9\u20137 last night (couldn’t hold lead)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 37 home runs<\/strong> (5th in MLB – power is there!)<\/li>\n
      • .263 batting average<\/strong> (3rd in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • 5.3 runs per game<\/strong> (5th in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • But THREE straight losses after TEN-game win streak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Edward Cabrera Tonight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • 2-0, 2.73 ERA<\/strong> (elite start to season!)<\/li>\n
        • Acquired from Marlins in offseason trade<\/li>\n
        • Trying to stop the three-game losing streak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We need Cabrera to dominate and stop this skid.<\/p>\n

          San Diego Padres: 19-9, Best April in Franchise History<\/h2>\n

          The Padres are 19\u20139 after beating us 9\u20137 last night. They’re 18-5 in April<\/strong> (.783 winning percentage) \u2014 BEST APRIL IN FRANCHISE HISTORY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Padres Hot Start:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • 19-9 record<\/strong> (elite team, NL West leaders)<\/li>\n
          • 18-5 in April<\/strong> (.783 – franchise record!)<\/li>\n
          • 17 wins in last 21 games<\/strong> (surging)<\/li>\n
          • 9-4 at home<\/strong> (Petco Park advantage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Walker Buehler Starting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • 1-2, 5.75 ERA<\/strong> (VERY exploitable!)<\/li>\n
            • Former Dodgers ace but struggling<\/li>\n
            • We can attack this ERA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Padres Offense Last Night:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Ty France:<\/strong> 4 RBIs (double, triple)<\/li>\n
              • Manny Machado:<\/strong> 3 hits, 3 runs<\/li>\n
              • Nick Castellanos:<\/strong> 2-RBI single (go-ahead hit)<\/li>\n
              • Gavin Sheets:<\/strong> Solo homer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                What We’re Facing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Hottest team in baseball (18-5 in April)<\/li>\n
                • But Buehler has a 5.75 ERA (vulnerable)<\/li>\n
                • Mason Miller’s scoreless streak ENDED (we got to him!)<\/li>\n
                • Playing at Petco Park (tough environment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The Padres are HOT but Buehler is struggling. We can get to him.<\/p>\n

                  Key Matchups at Petco Park<\/h2>\n

                  Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.73 ERA) vs Padres Lineup<\/strong>
                  \nCabrera has been ELITE this year (2.73 ERA). The Padres are hot but Cabrera can shut them down.<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Offense (5.3 RPG) vs Walker Buehler (5.75 ERA)<\/strong>
                  \nWe’re the 5th-highest scoring team in baseball. Buehler has a 5.75 ERA. ATTACK HIM like we did last night!<\/p>\n

                  Ballesteros and Suzuki vs Buehler<\/strong>
                  \nBallesteros hit a grand slam last night. Suzuki homered too. Keep the power surge going.<\/p>\n

                  Stop the THREE-Game Slide<\/strong>
                  \nLost three straight (two to Dodgers, one to Padres). Cabrera needs to stop the bleeding.<\/p>\n

                  What the Cubs Need at Petco Park<\/h2>\n

                  Edward Cabrera Dominates<\/strong>
                  \nCabrera is 2-0 with a 2.73 ERA. The Padres are hot but Cabrera can shut them down.<\/p>\n

                  Offense Attacks Buehler’s 5.75 ERA<\/strong>
                  \nWe scored 7 runs last night. Buehler has a 5.75 ERA. Keep attacking and jump on him early.<\/p>\n

                  Ballesteros and Suzuki Stay Hot<\/strong>
                  \nBallesteros hit his first grand slam. Suzuki homered. Keep the power going at Petco.<\/p>\n

                  End the THREE-Game Losing Streak<\/strong>
                  \nLost three straight. Cabrera needs to dominate and our offense needs to support him.<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back<\/h2>\n

                  Final Score: Cubs 6, Padres 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Edward Cabrera dominates\u20147 innings, 4 runs. Not perfect but keeps us in the game.<\/p>\n

                  We ATTACK Buehler’s 5.75 ERA for 6 runs. Ian Happ goes deep. Nico Hoerner drives in runs. Ballesteros stays hot.<\/p>\n

                  The Padres score 4 but Cabrera and the bullpen hold on. We break the three-game losing streak.<\/p>\n

                  Two-run win. We’re 18\u201312, SIX GAMES OVER .500<\/strong>. End the skid in San Diego.<\/p>\n

                  Why Game 2 Matters<\/h2>\n

                  We’re 17\u201312 on a THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK after losing 9\u20137 last night. Ballesteros hit his first career grand slam but it wasn’t enough. The Padres are 19\u20139 with the best April in franchise history.<\/p>\n

                  Win tonight and we’re 18\u201312, back to SIX GAMES OVER .500. End the losing streak against a hot Padres team.<\/p>\n

                  Can Cabrera shut them down? Will our offense attack Buehler’s 5.75 ERA? Can we bounce back?<\/p>\n

                  We went 78\u201384 last year. Going 18\u201312 and ending the skid would keep us on track for a playoff push.<\/p>\n

                  Go Cubs Go. Bounce back and get back in the win column.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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