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Padres Extend Historic Home Winning Streak to 11 Games with Tatis Jr.'s Heroics

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs as the Padres defeated the Cubs 10-4, improving their MLB-best record to 14-3 and maintaining an undefeated start at Petco Park.

Apr 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) high fives teammates after he pitched against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Starting pitcher Michael King threw a complete game shutout Sunday.
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Apr 13, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) celebrates after hitting a a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Padres secured their 11th consecutive home win, a franchise record, with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning, bringing his season total to six and marking his 12th career multi-homer game.
  • San Diego's pitching dominance continued, with the bullpen maintaining its streak of not relinquishing a lead all season despite the Cubs briefly ending the Padres' 37-inning scoreless streak.
  • The Padres are now 14-3 overall, the best record in Major League Baseball, and their 11-0 home record is tied for the fourth-longest home winning streak to start a season since 1900.
  • The team recently achieved a historic three-game shutout series against the Rockies and became the second team in MLB history to record six shutouts in their first 16 games, all at home.