The Chicago Cubs edged the San Diego Padres 6-5 at Sloan Park on a warm February afternoon. Catcher Carson Kelly provided the spark, hitting a solo homer and driving in two runs. The Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the first, and maintained a 3-0 advantage until the fourth inning when Padres reliever Jacob Webb allowed two runs. Kelly's homer in the fifth capped the Cubs' comeback.
Shōta Imanaga made his first start of the spring, allowing three hits and striking out once. His velocity was noticeably higher than last season, suggesting a recovery from a hamstring injury. The Cubs' offense also featured singles from B.J. Murray, Justin Dean, and a hit‑by‑pitch to Scott Kingery. The game concluded with a 6-5 victory for Chicago.