Watch the postgame interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:01) Craig Counsell noted the Cubs showed some fight early, but praised the Padres' relievers, calling the back end of their bullpen a team strength.

(00:36) He emphasized that walks were the major issue: “Walks got us in trouble,” and they ultimately hurt the team’s chances.

(00:50) Counsell explained that the starting pitcher struggled with command and had “very little feel” for the strike zone.

(01:10) Despite the rough start, the pitcher managed to escape a tough inning and “kind of managed the rest of it.”

(01:22) He noted a key moment in the fourth inning when, with two outs, a base hit followed by a homer allowed the Padres to extend their lead.

(01:35) Counsell said if the pitcher had gotten one more out in the fourth, it could have changed the game’s trajectory.

(01:45) On Presley, Counsell said the only real issue was not completing a double play, which would’ve ended the inning without runs.