PADRES POUND CUBS IN OPENER

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Manny Machado had 2 hits including a homer and 3 RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 9-4 win Monday night over the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three game series at Petco Park. Outfielder Brian O’Grady also had 3 hits including a 2 run homer and 3 RBI in the win with former Cub Victor Caratini adding 2 hits. The loss drops the Cubs to 33-27 still atop the NL Central with game 2 Tuesday night. Pitching pairing has Zach Davies (2-3) for the Cubs and Dinelson Lamet (1-0) for the Padres. Catch all the action on Lite 103 WAKO FM beginning with the pregame at 8:35 p.m. CDT with the first pitch at 9:10.