The Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the first and expanded to a 3-0 advantage before the Padres rallied. In the fifth, catcher Carson Kelly launched a solo homer and drove in two runs, sealing the win. Shōta Imanaga made his first spring start, allowing three hits and striking out once, while the Padres failed to overcome the early deficit.
The game was played on a warm February afternoon at Sloan Park, with the Cubs’ offense delivering timely hits and the bullpen holding the Padres to five runs.