Shōta Imanaga set to challenge Padres winning streak as Cubs kick off 2025 season at Wrigley field

The Chicago Cubs are playing their inaugural home game for the 2025 season today, April 4, at Wrigley Field. The game will begin at 1:20 PM CT. They are playing the San Diego Padres, who are very strong this season. The Padres have taken all their games so far. Cubs fans can't wait to watch their team play at home. Everyone wants to know, is the Cubs' team able to stop the Padres from winning once again?

Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong set to light up home pitch as fans cheerIn this grand game, the Cubs have on the field both veteran players and some of their young talents. Matt Shaw, a new third baseman, is experiencing his first home game. Fans are expecting because Matt Shaw had 21 home runs last season in the minor leagues. Pete Crow-Armstrong is also in the game. These young talents are the future of the Cubs, and fans expect that they perform well.

The starting lineup for the Cubs home opener is given below:

Ian Happ, LF

Kyle Tucker, RF

Seiya Suzuki, DH

Michael Busch, 1B

Dansby Swanson , SS

Nico Hoerner, 2B

Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF

Matt Shaw, 3B

Miguel Amaya, C

Shota Imanaga, P

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Happ LF
Tucker RF
Suzuki DH
Busch 1B
Swanson SS
Hoerner 2B
Crow-Armstrong CF
Shaw 3B
Amaya C

Imanaga SP

— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) April 4, 2025

Padres are looking strong but Cubs pitcher Shōta Imanaga aims to stop themThe Padres have been playing extremely well this year. They have pro players. They also have Randy Vásquez as a pitcher. He played outstandingly in his previous game.

The starting lineup for the San Diego Padres is given below:

Fernando Tatis, Jr., RF

Luis Arraez, 1B

Manny Machado, 3B

Xander Bogaerts, SS

Jackson Merrill, CF

Yuli Gurriel, DH

Jake Cronenworth, 2B

Brandon Lockridge, LF

Martin Maldonado, C

Randy Vasquez, P

But the Cubs are prepared as well. They have Shōta Imanaga on the mound. He has been great this season and allowed only one run in 11 innings. Fans think that he should be able to put away the powerful Padres team today.

This game will be thrilling and full of adrenaline. Cubs enthusiasts are packing Wrigley Field, looking to witness a huge victory. The Padres have their winning streak halted if the Cubs play hard and intelligently. Everyone is waiting impatiently for the first pitch with huge smiles and huge hopes!

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