Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1.

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1, on Tuesday night.

The Chicago Cubs have sent their struggling top prospect back to the minors. Third baseman Matt Shaw was optioned down to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced Tuesday. Utility man Vidal Bruján was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move and will replace Shaw in the team's position player group.

SAN DIEGO – Standing inside the visitors’ dugout at Petco Park on Monday afternoon, Matt Shaw expressed confidence that he was on the cusp of turning a corner. He believed he had identified a flaw in

After a tough 10-4 loss at the hands of the San Diego Padres Monday night, the Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday night's contest, including sending a top prospect down to Triple-A Iowa.