The Cubs enter Sunday’s series finale winners of five straight after taking two from the previously undefeated Padres. Saturday was an emotional affair all around, starting with Matt Boyd making his first Wrigley start with his late grandfather’s fandom on his mind. Just a half-inning later, Ian Happ offered a tip of the batting helmet in response to a standing ovation to celebrate his 1,000th career game. He then doubled on the first pitch he saw, and later made what might have been the best catch of his career to save extra bases in the top of the 7th.
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/6/25): Happ Playing 1001st Game, Turner at 1B, Brown on Mound
