The Cubs offense was on a roll entering their first home series of the year. But on a cold day at Wrigley Field, the team had to answer whether they could continue that momentum in an environment where runs would be scarce.
In a 3-1 win against the Padres, they provided the recipe for just that.
Left-hander Shota Imanaga continued an impressive 2025 showing, limiting the Padres to one run in 7 1/3 innings. It was his second straight start of at least seven innings. The only run he allowed Friday came on Martín Maldonado’s second-inning solo basket shot.