Kris Bryant appreciated all the family members and friends who turned out for his big league debut at Wrigley Field.

The prized prospect of the Cubs struck out in his first three at-bats against James Shields and then grounded out in a key spot Friday during a 5-4 loss to the Padres.

"Sure, I could have done a little better," Bryant said. "There's two sides to the ball. I felt I did well on defense."