Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres

A ninth-inning error cost the Chicago Cubs the game and the series sweep against the San Diego Padres on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) reacts after making an error, missing the catch that would have been a double play, during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) reacts after first baseman Justin Turner (3) makes an error in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) reacts after first baseman Justin Turner (3) makes an error in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws to second base during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) jogs to the dugout after flying out to left field during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) strikes out swinging during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres, ending the game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres ending the game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather (66) pitches during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) runs to third base on a throwing error by the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw (6) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) runs to third base after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) reacts after giving up a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after hitting a double and getting an RBI during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) makes a play on the ball during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart (68) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart (68) walks back to the mound after giving up a walk during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres players huddle with pitcher Kyle Hart (68) during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) moves out of the way of a low ball on the dirt during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) runs to third base during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) walks to the dugout after scoring a run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) gets high-fives after hitting a sacrifice fly to get outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) home during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
A Chicago Cubs fan waves goodbye to San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart (68) as he leaves the game during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Umpires speak with San Diego Padres pitcher Logan Gillaspie (71) and give him a balk during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell watches as the umpires discuss a balk by San Diego Padres pitcher Logan Gillaspie (71) during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres pitcher Logan Gillaspie (71) reacts after giving up two balks during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) walks through the dugout after giving up three runs during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs players join pitcher Ben Brown (32) in a huddle after he ran into trouble during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) walks to the dugout after giving up three runs during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) and San Diego Padres first base Luis Arraez (4) celebrate their 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres celebrate the Padres 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez (75) and San Diego Padres catcher Martín Maldonado (15) celebrate their 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres outfielder Jason Heyward (22) celebrates the 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Fans reach through netting to get an autograph from Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) before the game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres
Seagulls swarm the bleachers after the San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-7 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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