Chicago Cubs rout San Diego Padres 23-3, tying franchise home‑run record

The Chicago Cubs continued their hot streak by sweeping the three‑game series against the San Diego Padres with a dominant 23‑3 victory at Wrigley Field. The Cubs hit eight home runs, matching the franchise record for a single game, and scored 23 runs—the most by the team since 1995. Dansby Swanson led the offense with three homers and eight RBIs, while Michael Conforto added two homers and four RBIs, and Pete Crow‑Armstrong contributed a three‑run shot. The win gave Chicago its fifth straight victory and improved its record to 49‑38.

Earlier in the series, Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs, including his 157th career homer, moving him into fourth place on San Diego’s all‑time home‑run list behind Manny Machado, Nate Colbert and Adrián González. The Cubs’ performance came despite several key players being unavailable due to injuries, underscoring the depth of their current roster.