Cubs lament blown lead against Padres

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CHICAGO — For the first time since May 1, although it seemed like much longer, the celebration room in the Cubs’ clubhouse was quiet after a game.

“It feels weird,” Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks said.

Brett Wallace smacked a three-run homer to spark the Padres to a 7-4 win over the Cubs in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday. Chicago’s winning streak was snapped at eight.

“It’s not as fun in there, that’s for sure,” Hendricks said of the Cubs’ clubhouse. “It’s a long season, and you’re going to lose games. You’re going to lose close ones, you’ll lose ones when you’re ahead. Luckily we can go right back there tonight.”

Hendricks was in line for the win as the Cubs opened a 4-2 lead in the seventh. He retired the first two batters he faced and Travis Jankowski then bunted …

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