Miller loses scoreless streak, but Padres hold on for the win over Chicago

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Ty France #25 of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting a two RBI triple during the seventh inning of a game at Petco Park on April 27, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres nearly let this one slip.

After a devastating 12-7 loss that included the Arizona Diamondbacks scoring 11 unanswered runs on Sunday, the Friars quickly got back in the win column with a 9-7 victory over the red-hot Chicago Cubs. Both starters were tagged for five runs, but the Friars had the final say with a two-run rally in the fifth and three more for insurance in the seventh and eighth innings. Vásquez earned the win after throwing five innings in (arguably) his worst start of the season.

Thankfully the offense slugged their way to a Padres win. It was a needed one after Sunday’s bullpen blowup. Though last night came with reliever drama of its own as Mason Miller’s historic scoreless streak came to an end only one game after the closer took the Padres’ franchise record.

That end came on a controversial foul ball call from both home plate umpire Dan Merzel and third base umpire Shane Livensparger. In spite of all that, the Friars still managed to lock down a win and will look to take the series tonight with Walker Buehler on the bump for San Diego. Taking the mound Edward Cabrera (CHC) v.