San Diego Padres defeat Chicago Cubs 9-7: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego Padres 9
The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Petco Park. The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 16 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres final score and game recap
The San Diego Padres won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs): 4.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Moises Ballesteros (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Randy Vasquez (San Diego Padres): 5.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Ty France (San Diego Padres): 2-for-3, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres?
The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres go over or under the total?
The game went over: 16 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 8.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.5.
Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 17-12 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 6-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 26 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the San Diego Padres 19-9 in the 2026 regular season (10-4 at home, 9-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 26 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 13 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Next for the San Diego Padres: the Chicago Cubs at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.