CHICAGO — Baseball is a funny, delightfully unpredictable game. The Padres reminded us of that Wednesday, sweeping a doubleheader to claim a series against the mighty Chicago Cubs.
In the matinee, a 7-4 decision, third baseman Brett Wallace atoned for two throwing errors, swatting a decisive, three-run homer.
In the nightcap, a 1-0 shutout, left-hander Drew Pomeranz matched his career-high of 10 strikeouts and catcher Christian Bethancourt hammered a tape-measure solo shot, providing all the offense the Padres needed.
The Padres (15-20) responded to Monday's rainout by out-scoring the Cubs, 15-12, over three games. Before this matchup, San Diego was 0-for-10 in series finales.