Overview

• Shortstop Dansby Swanson saved multiple runs, including an over-the-shoulder catch on Ryan O’Hearn that Padres manager Mike Shildt called the play of the game.
• Starter Matthew Boyd limited San Diego to one run over 4 1/3 innings as Chicago’s infield converted key chances with a runner on third.
• Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly delivered back-to-back solo shots in the fifth to flip a 1-0 deficit into the decisive lead.
• Daniel Palencia recorded five critical outs in relief before Brad Keller closed a perfect ninth to secure the result.
• Swanson added insurance by singling in the eighth and scoring on Nico Hoerner’s sacrifice fly, with Game 2 scheduled Wednesday on ABC.