The Cubs took a 3-0 lead early, with Kelly driving in the first run. After Padres scored two in the fourth, Kelly's homer in the fifth extended the lead. Shōta Imanaga made his first spring start, allowing three hits and striking out one. In the eighth, an obstruction call helped the Padres score a run, but the Cubs held on for the win.
Cubs Beat Padres 6-5 With Kelly Homer
Cubs defeated the Padres 6-5 in spring training, with catcher Carson Kelly hitting a home run and driving in two runs.