Manny Machado and Brian O’Grady both homered and had three-RBI nights as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 in the series opener in San Diego. The Cubs have dropped four of five heading into this evening’s second game of the series.
Tonight in the National League
The Cincinnati Reds open a three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.
The Atlanta Braves are in Philadelphia to open a series with the Phillies and in Interleague action, the St. Louis Cardinals welcome the Cleveland Indians to Busch Stadium.