The Cubs edged the Padres 6-5 on a warm February afternoon at Sloan Park. Catcher Carson Kelly homered with one out in the fifth and drove in two runs, while the team built a 3-0 lead before the Padres rallied in the fourth. The Cubs held on for the win.
Shōta Imanaga made his first spring start, allowing three hits and striking out once. The Cubs’ offense also featured singles from B.J. Murray, Justin Dean and a hit‑by‑pitch to Scott Kingery. The game was decided by Kelly’s timely power.