Justin Turner's error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres' 8-7 win over Cubs

Justin Turner’s error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres’ 8-7 win over Cubs

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San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates in the dugout after he scores during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. scores during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) and outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) high-five after a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez reacts after a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill (3) and teammates pose for a photo in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) scores during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Umpires talk to San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) about a balk call during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker, center, and Ian Happ (8) celebrate after scoring on Tucker’s two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart (68) reacts after being relieved during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki slides into home plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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San Diego Padres catcher Elias Díaz (17) tags Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson (7) out during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ (8) celebrates with manager Craig Counsell, right, after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker (30) hits an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

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Chicago Cubs’ Justin Turner (3) hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

By SARAH TROTTO

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Arraez had four hits, Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning when first baseman Justin Turner couldn’t make the catch to finish a double play, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday.

The Padres’ Gavin Sheets singled off Porter Hodge to tie it in the eighth.

Jackson Merrill homered for the Padres, who had lost two straight after opening the season with seven consecutive victories for the best start in franchise history.

Kyle Tucker homered and drove in three runs and Nico Hoerner added three hits for the Cubs, whose five-game win streak ended.

Ryan Pressly (0-1) took the loss after allowing one hit and a walk in the ninth. Robert Suarez threw a perfect ninth for his fourth save.

The Padres went ahead 3-0 in the first inning. Ben Brown allowed two walks and a bunt single before hitting Jake Cronenworth to bring in a run. Xander Bogaerts reached on an infield single and Jason Heyward walked to score the other runs.

The Cubs scored five runs in the bottom of the first. After Kyle Hart issued two walks, Tucker singled, Justin Turner had a sacrifice fly and Hoerner doubled to tie it. Logan Gillaspie, called up from Triple-A El Paso before the game, replaced Hart and was called for two balks while pitching to Carson Kelly, scoring two runs.

Not PARSE.LY: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos watches after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Vesia during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Phillies rally to beat Dodgers 8-7

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15), left, and Ian Happ celebrate their team's win over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cubs win 5th straight game, beat Padres 7-1

Chicago Cubs' Carson Kelly (15) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Carson Kelly homers as the Cubs beat the Padres 7-1 for their 5th straight win

Tucker hit a two-run homer in the second inning for his fifth, tied for the NL lead.

Merrill drove a two-run shot off Brown in the fourth.

Key moment

With runners on first and second in the ninth, Manny Machado hit a grounder to shortstop. Dansby Swanson threw to second to start the try for a double play, but Hoerner’s relay to first got past Turner. That allowed Tatis to come around to score.

Key stat

Tucker, acquired in a December trade with Houston, now has 15 RBIs to lead the NL.

Up next

The Padres had yet to announce their starter for Monday’s series opener against the A’s.

LHP Justin Steele (2-1, 6.89 ERA) is scheduled to start Monday for the Cubs against Texas. RHP Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 1.20) is slated to pitch for the Rangers.

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