Swept in Japan to start the year, the Cubs split a four-game series against the Diamondbacks and then outscored the Athletics 35-9 in sweeping them in Sacramento. This three-game series is the Cubs’ first this year at Wrigley Field.

Shota Imanaga threw 7 1/3 quality innings and Justin Turner delivered the go-ahead RBI single on Friday to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres.

Preview the April 5 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The frigid Friday afternoon game was the Cubs’ 150th home opener and their 110th at Wrigley Field, and it brought to an end the best start to any of the Padres’ 57 seasons after Cubs closer Ryan Pressly struck out Jake Cronenworth looking with runners on second and third to end the game.