PADRES POSTCAST: PADRES PUMMELED IN CHICAGO! Cubs Hit 8 Home Runs in 23-3 BEATDOWN, PADS SWEPT

The San Diego Padres didn’t just lose Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field—they got completely exposed. The Chicago Cubs completed the sweep with a stunning 23-3 victory, blasting eight home runs and scoring 23 runs as the Padres dropped their fifth straight game. Even more alarming? The Cubs hit 13 home runs over the final two games of the series, exposing major concerns with the back end of San Diego’s starting rotation. Walker Buehler was tagged for 9 earned runs, Kyle Hart surrendered 5 earned runs, and utility player Rodolfo Duran was forced to pitch late in the blowout as the Cubs kept piling on. Dansby Swanson delivered one of the greatest offensive performances of the season with three home runs and eight RBIs, while Michael Conforto added two homers and Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch joined the home run parade. For the Padres, Ty France collected two hits and an RBI, Song homered, Jake Cronenworth finished with three hits, but none of it mattered after Chicago built a 9-0 lead through three innings. Is this simply a bad series…or is San Diego’s rotation becoming the biggest problem on this team? Join us LIVE as we break down everything from another frustrating afternoon for the Padres. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #MLB #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #Baseball #WrigleyField #WalkerBuehler #DansbySwanson #MannyMachado #FernandoTatisJr #JacksonMerrill #MLBRecap 🎙️Padres Postcast with Host Jim "Gries" Grieshaber The Padres head out to LA to face the Dodgers in a 4-game series starting tomorrow night at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:10pm PT. We will be here right after every game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. ----- Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow on Twitter: / javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: / lo_padres ----- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)