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The San Diego Padres suffered a no-hit loss to the Chicago Cubs in a spring training game on March 3, and the team's fans were quick to show their dismay on social media.
The Cubs won 4-0 at Peoria Stadium on Friday night, even though the Padres fielded a strong team that included the likes of Manny Machado, Trent Grisham and Jake Cronenworth.
The game saw seven Chicago pitchers combine on a no-hitter, the first in spring training since 2017 and the first-ever against San Diego.
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The disappointing loss to a make-shift Cubs team has left Padres fans fuming and searching for answers. Here's how some of them reacted:
Although the league season is yet to start, some fans considered the no-hit loss a sign of things to come. Echoing this sentiment, one fan wrote:
"THE SEASON IS F***ING OVER I'M SO MAD RN."
Another San Diego faithful highlighted fans' frustrations and eagerness to see their recent big-money moves translate into on-field success:
"LMFAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOO ALL THAT MONEY JUST TO GET ZERO HITS?!?!?!? DODGERS ARE TAKING THE DIVISION EASILY."
San Diego Padres will look to bounce back from their no-hit loss and get back on track
While San Diego Padres fans were rightly disappointed by the team's no-hit loss to the Chicago Cubs last night, it is not all bad news. The Friars maintain a talented roster and a strong organization, so they will have plenty of chances to prove themselves once the regular season begins.
San Diego also made several big moves in the offseason, acquiring Edwuin Bencomo and handing extensions to Manny Machado and Yu Darvish to bolster their starting rotation. With a lineup that already includes Ha-Seong Kim and Joe Musgrove, many experts have touted them as one of the best MLB teams heading into the 2023 season.
However, as many fans know, the regular season is a long and grueling journey. San Diego is expected to face tough competition from division rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, and the team will need to stay healthy and consistent throughout the year to have a chance at making it to the playoffs.
San Diego has had mixed results in this year's spring training, winning four while also losing four out of their first eight games. Their next game is against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and they will look to bounce back with a better performance.
