MLB Recap · March 17, 2021

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs: Final Score & Recap

SD2
Final
CHC8

Line Score

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SD002000000270
CHC13010300-881

The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

755025SD bats firstFinalCHC win %SD win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 54% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Willson Contreras Home Run
Bot 2nd · off Chris Paddack
+16.9%
Jake Cronenworth Triple
Top 3rd · off Kyle Hendricks
+10.2%
Anthony Rizzo Home Run
Bot 4th · off Craig Stammen
+8.9%
Javier Báez Pop Out
Bot 2nd · off Dan Altavilla
+6.1%
Bot 6th · off Mason Thompson
+6.1%

Top Batters by WPA

Willson Contreras+23.0%+5.4 RE24
Anthony Rizzo+8.0%+0.3 RE24
Jake Cronenworth+7.3%+0.8 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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