Sometimes things get a little fuzzy during an evening at the pub. Here’s a friendly reminder of what you may have missed while you were drinking.
The Padres (53-72) scored fewer runs than the Chicago Cubs (79-45) last night, 5-1, in the first of three games at Petco Park.
Edwin Jackson (3-4, 5.71) gave up five runs on seven hits — including three home runs — and four walks with two strikeouts in five innings. Addison Russell hit a solo home run in the second inning. Dexter Fowler scored in the third inning on a Russell sacrifice fly. Kris Bryant led off the fifth inning with a solo home run and Jason Heyward hit a two-run home run with Anthony Rizzo on base.
Jon Lester (14-4, 2.81) pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight. In the seventh inning, Ryan Schimpf struck out on a Justin Grimm wild pitch and made it to first base, allowing Alex Dickerson to score the Padres’ only run.
Tonight, Christian Friedrich (4-9, 4.69) takes the mound against Jake Arrieta (15-5, 2.75) starting at 7:10pm PDT.
Recaps
Jackson stung by HRs as Cubs take opener — AJ Cassavell and Carrie Muskat (MLB.com)
Jackson allows three HRs as Padres fall to Cubs — Dennis Lin (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cubs hit 3 HRs to back Lester in 5-1 win over Padres — Jay Paris (The Associated Press)
Kris Bryant’s 32nd homer helps power Cubs past Padres 5-1 — Mark Gonzales (Chicago Tribune)
Photos
San Diego Padres center fielder Travis Jankowski, middle, steals second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist, left, misses the catch from Jon Lester during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
San Diego Padres center fielder Travis Jankowski, bottom, is tagged out by Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez, top, while trying to steal third during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
San Diego Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt breaks his bat on a ground out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler, left, slides into home plate to score a run as San Diego Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt, right, fails to catch the ball on a sacrifice fly by Addison Russell during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers, left, collides with Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez, right, while trying to steal third base resulting in an out during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, August 22, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kris Bryant swings on his way to hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
"Life’s tough, get a helmet." pic.twitter.com/3yi30lm63e
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) August 23, 2016
Fuck my life. pic.twitter.com/VW9E9i1wg6
— Woe, Doctor! (@woedoctor) August 23, 2016
Tweets
Erwin Jackson? I thought he was retired. #Padres
— Harry Caray's Ghost (@GhostHarryCaray) August 23, 2016
Andy Green talked abut how important it was for Edwin Jackson to get ahead today. He starts the game with a leadoff walk of Dexter Fowler.
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) August 23, 2016
That is why "aggressive baserunning" isn't necessarily a good thing. #TOOTBLANchat
— Padres Jagoff (@PadresJagoff) August 23, 2016
Definition of a lack of respect: stealing third with a LH hitter at the plate.
— PadresTrail (@PadresTrail) August 23, 2016
Kemp would have made that a safe play. #Padres
— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 23, 2016
@thekeptfaith @MikeJanela
Feel like I need to point out that "RU glad you were there" would've worked as well.— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 23, 2016
Myers taunted Lester with that lead and jump.
— Nathan Veale (@VocalMinorityNV) August 23, 2016
Pretty sure Baez owes Myers dinner now.
— Gonzo (@Call_Me_Gonzo) August 23, 2016
Wil taketh and Wil giveth away
— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) August 23, 2016
TOOTBLAN #2 and it's only B4.
— Grumpy Friar (@grumpyfriar) August 23, 2016
Really? A Kris Bryant montage FSSD?
— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 23, 2016
Kris Bryant has solved the Edwin Jackson riddle. #Padres
— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 23, 2016
I'm totally blaming that Bryant HR on FSSD's hype video.
— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 23, 2016
I'm fairly certain Kris Bryant has hit more homers in San Diego than any other Major League city. (I'm counting USD dingers, because I can.)
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 23, 2016
Edwin Jackson can even help Jason Heyward's offense get going.
— Nathan Veale (@VocalMinorityNV) August 23, 2016
Dick says Jason Heyward has been a disappointment. Heyward hits a home run.
— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 23, 2016
I know Dick Enberg is a great, sweet guy but that home run call was atrocious.
— SingingFriar (@singingfriar) August 23, 2016
I pay no attention to official scorers. That will be a triple in my heart always Brett Wallace.
— Mike Janela (@MikeJanela) August 23, 2016
Point to the Ghost of Matt Kemp. #Padres
— The Kept Faith (@thekeptfaith) August 23, 2016
Well, obviously the homerun derby broke Wil Myers.
— SingingFriar (@singingfriar) August 23, 2016
Jose Ramirez did not reach base tonight, meaning Travis Jankowski's 21-game on-base streak is the longest active streak in the Majors.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 23, 2016
Whatever works, Padres. Whatever works.
— Kevin Boileau (@CornfedFriar) August 23, 2016
Awesome hearing on Padres b’cast how Jed Hoyer built the Cubs into the best team in baseball after they forced Hoyer out a few years ago.
— SingingFriar (@singingfriar) August 23, 2016
#Padres pic.twitter.com/eOUMVCENir
— Ghost of Ray Kroc (@GhostofRAK) August 23, 2016
Videos
Sardinas’ great snag on the run
Sardinas makes a dangerous catch
Dickerson scores on a wild pitch
The Dark Web
@Padres ñÑñÑñ… It's there. In both versions. Look for it.
— Pepe Lpez ® (@PepeLopezD) August 23, 2016
@Padres about to get swept.
— #TMT (@straightillin48) August 23, 2016
@Padres cubs better
— #TMT (@straightillin48) August 23, 2016
@Padres ya'll about to get swept
— #TMT (@straightillin48) August 23, 2016
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