The Cubs defeated the Padres 6-5 at Sloan Park, with Carson Kelly providing the offensive spark with a homer and two RBI. Shōta Imanaga impressed in his first spring start, allowing just three hits while showing improved velocity.
Cubs took an early 3-0 lead before the Padres cut the deficit to 3-2 in the fourth. Kelly's fifth-inning homer extended the lead, and the Cubs held on despite an obstruction call in the eighth that allowed a Padres run to score.