Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres pursue series win over Cubs

The San Diego Padres hope they have turned the corner following an extended rough stretch.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs need a positive end to their tough homestand that ends Thursday with the rubber match of a three-game series against the Padres.

After being held to five hits getting shut outfor the fifth time in a 6-0 series-opening loss on Tuesday, San Diego recorded nine hits during a 5-3 win on Wednesday.

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