WATCH: Justin Turner reacts to his costly ninth-inning error against Padres

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - 15 hours ago

Chicago Cubs veteran first baseman Justin Turner speaks to the media after an 8-7 loss to the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field about missed opportunities, his ninth-inning missed-catch error that allowed the winning run, and much more.

Check out his postgame interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes;

(00:00) Justin Turner acknowledges the strength of the opposing bullpen and credits his team for battling back after a rough first inning.

(00:33) He notes that the game was messy overall, citing walks, balks, and infield hits from both teams as contributing to the sloppy play.

(00:50) On his ninth-inning error, Turner says it was a tough play but ultimately takes full responsibility: “No excuses. Ball has to be caught.”

(01:10) Turner expresses disappointment about missing the sweep opportunity but emphasizes the importance of shaking it off and preparing for the next game against the Rangers.

(01:39) He praises the offense’s situational hitting and base running, highlighting the team’s ability to score without relying solely on home runs.

(02:11) Turner points out the team’s success in getting starting pitchers out early and getting into opposing bullpens, which he believes is key to continued success.