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Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs
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Nick Castellanos hit his first home run with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, energizing Petco Park during the rubber match vs. the Chicago Cubs .
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The Padres entered the series finale looking for stability after splitting the first two games. The Cubs moved in front early, but the Padres answered in the fifth inning when Castellanos came to the plate in a pressure spot.
The veteran outfielder connected with a cutter and drove it deep, tying the game at 3-3. The swing marked his first regular-season homer with San Diego and offered an encouraging sign after a difficult start to the 2026 season. The former Philadelphia Phillies slugger entered the game batting .151, but the moment suggested he may be starting to regain his timing at the plate.
Talkin’ Baseball shared the clip on X, formerly Twitter, as the moment unfolded at Petco Park. The post quickly drew attention from fans following the Padres-Cubs matchup online and across various social media platforms.
“ Nick Castellanos ’ first homer as a Padre ties the game in the fifth!”
The home run carried extra meaning for Castellanos , who joined the club in February after the Phillies released him. He had already shown progress with a two-run single on Monday, and Wednesday’s swing added another step in the right direction for the veteran slugger.
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As the game moves into the bottom of the eighth inning, the Padres look to come back vs. the Cubs, who currently hold a narrow 5–3 lead, with the game still in doubt. Even so, Castellanos’ first homer with the Padres reminds fans of his proven power and the impact he can provide as the season unfolds.
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