The Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the first, built a 3-0 advantage by the second, and held on after a shaky fourth inning. Carson Kelly's solo homer in the fifth gave the Cubs a cushion, and he finished with two RBIs.
Shōta Imanaga made his first start of the season, allowing three hits and striking out once. The warm February afternoon at Sloan Park saw the Cubs' offense click, while the Padres struggled to keep up.