# Padres Crushed Again, But Hope Lingers | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-07-02T23:47:54+00:00
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The Padres just got obliterated, surrendering 23 runs to the Cubs — tying their franchise record for most runs allowed in a game — and now sit in the middle of a brutal five-game skid. With a tough Dodgers series looming, their pitching woes are mounting, especially with Randy Vásquez struggling mightily. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki is heating up, making this matchup even more daunting. But there’s hope: Sung-Mun Song crushed his first MLB homer, and Jake Cronenworth is crushing it at the plate since returning from injury. The Padres have history of turning things around — they were once the best second-half team in baseball — and with a little consistency, they might just find their footing again. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa18212fdad900e7

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