Pick the moment where the Chicago Cubs found a spark.

Try Jameson Taillon’s first strikeout of the game, punching out Fernando Tatis Jr. It set a tone that raucous Wrigley Field never let go. Good thing there were plenty more sparks to come.

Dansby Swanson’s defense snuffed whatever flame the Padres’ offense had left. Pete Crow-Armstrong got back to his starring role on both offense and defense. Michael Busch was the hard-hitting, unsung hero. Daniel Palencia threw flames as the Padres struggled to see the 100-mile-per-hour meteors he hurled.

Pick one of the sparks the Cubs had on Thursday. One would have been all they needed, but having an array to choose from is nice.

Especially considering what the 2025 Cubs’ superpower is. Once this team gets any kind of spark, they don’t look back

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