"The Cubs stranded 19 runners on base between their losses on Saturday and Sunday as their good fortune wore out. That luck could just as easily turn again in San Diego, though the Padres are no slouch."
"Matthew Boyd looked good last week against the Phillies in his first start off the IL, showing little rust from a three-week layoff. He'll likely be on a limited pitch count, which could put the thrift shop bullpen under more pressure."
"The Cubs certainly have a power advantage on paper, but they still need to make good on it. Nico Hoerner leads off at second, followed by Michael Busch at first and Alex Bregman at third."
"Opposing them is righty Randy Vázquez, who is in his third season with the Padres after coming over from New York as part of the return for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham."
The Cubs ended their 10-game win streak with disappointing losses, stranding 19 runners. Matthew Boyd, returning from injury, showed good control but needs to improve command. The Padres have struggled offensively, providing Boyd some leeway. The Cubs have a power advantage but must capitalize on it. Their lineup features key players like Nico Hoerner and Michael Busch, while Randy Vázquez, a promising righty for the Padres, poses a challenge. The Cubs need to perform better to regain momentum.
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