The Cubs won the three-game series against the Padres, which could potentially be a preview of October's October showdown. The Cubs advanced to a 5-4 victory, while the Padres slipped to a 19-11 score, but managed to rally with home runs from spot starters Miguel Andujar and Nick Castellanos. Despite the losses, the Padres can take solace that their defeat didn't come in a winner-take-all playoff game. Despite concerns about Fernando Tatis' power, Tatis hasn't found it yet. Despite a 40-plus games without a proven player, the Cubs manager, Randy Knorr, said the team is ready to roll off wins.