Padres Prevent Tigers' Sweep; Cubs, White Sox, Red Wings, Bulls Also Slip on Saturday

Detroit opens a series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks tomorrow evening.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:19am

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The San Diego Padres defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-0 in a shutout victory, preventing the Tigers from sweeping the series. The Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Red Wings, and Chicago Bulls also suffered losses on Saturday.

Why it matters

These results have implications for the standings and playoff positioning in Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the NHL as teams jockey for position in the final weeks of their respective seasons.

The details

Randy Vazquez and two relievers combined for a two-hit, 13-strikeout shutout as the Padres beat the Tigers. Ian Happ hit a three-run homer to lead the Cubs over the Nationals, while the Brewers got a three-run first inning to defeat the White Sox. The Flyers' Owen Tippett scored three goals and had an assist in their win over the Red Wings, and the Grizzlies needed a late three-pointer from Walter Clayton Jr. to edge the Bulls.

  • The series at Wrigley Field in Chicago concludes this afternoon.
  • The series at American Family Field concludes this afternoon.
  • Detroit skates in Pittsburgh against the Penguins on Tuesday evening.
  • Detroit battles the Thunder in Oklahoma City tomorrow evening.
  • Chicago takes on the Spurs in San Antonio tomorrow evening.

The players

Randy Vazquez

The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres who combined with two relievers on a two-hit, 13-strikeout shutout against the Detroit Tigers.

Ian Happ

The Chicago Cubs outfielder who hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to lead his team to a 10-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Garrett Mitchell

The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder whose two-run single capped a three-run first inning, helping the Brewers defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-1.

Owen Tippett

The Philadelphia Flyers forward who scored three goals and had an assist in the team's 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Tobias Harris

The Detroit Pistons forward who scored 18 points to help his team defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-87.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too confident after winning the first two games, but the Padres showed why they are one of the top teams in the league.”

— Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers First Baseman

“That three-run homer in the sixth was a big momentum shift for us. It really got the offense going and allowed us to pull away.”

— David Ross, Chicago Cubs Manager

What’s next

The Detroit Tigers will open a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 9:45 PM on WHTC Holland's Cool FM.

The takeaway

These results highlight the competitive nature of the current sports landscape, with several top teams in Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the NHL suffering unexpected losses on the same day. The ability to bounce back from setbacks will be crucial as these teams jockey for playoff positioning in the final weeks of their respective seasons.