Nico Hoerner went 3-for-5 with four RBI in his MLB debut as the Chicago Cubs crushed the San Diego Padres 10-2. Game two is tonight in San Diego.
Elsewhere in the National League: Josh Donaldson crushed a three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2. Game two is this evening at Citizens Bank Park.
The Cincinnati Reds begin a series tonight at the Seattle Mariners with pregame at 8:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
The St. Louis Cardinals also begin a series at the Colorado Rockies tonight.