For the first time in quite a while, the Cubs won a series on the road. They did so by smacking many extra-base hits (11 doubles and four home runs) all around PNC Park. In fact, the Cubs have the third highest slugging percentage in the majors (.548) over the last week. Could this mean the bats are finally coming around and showing their power? Let’s hope so, because they welcome the San Diego Padres, a team known for its power.
The Padres do not hit for average or get on base with high frequency, but they do hit home runs and rely on them to drive runs in.