Kosuke Fukudome also had three hits, including two doubles, and Milton Bradley hit a two-run homer for Chicago. The Cubs scored all six of their runs from the fifth inning on. Bobby Scales of Chicago had his first career homer.
Rich Harden (4-1) got the win after allowing the Padres two runs on four hits over six innings.
Jake Peavy (2-5) was the loser, giving up three runs on six hits in six innings. Peavy, who struck out nine, has four straight loses.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who have lost four in a row.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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