Morel’s Slam the Difference in Cubs’ Win Over Padres

Christopher Morel of the Chicago Cubs flips his bat after hitting a grand slam against the San Diego Padres in San Diego on April 9, 2024. Denis Poroy/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—Christopher Morel hit his first career grand slam and Yan Gomes also connected for the Chicago Cubs, who beat Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres 5–1 on Tuesday night.

Unlike Monday, the Cubs held on. A night before, Chicago blew an 8–0 lead in a 9–8 loss in the opener of their three-game set at San Diego.