Good morning, Padres fans! It's time to start your day with a recap of an exciting series win for San Diego, as Ty France delivered a clutch moment that turned the tide against the Giants.
With the game tied in the top of the seventh inning, France stepped up as a pinch-hitter and smashed a two-out, two-run triple, scoring Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ramon Laureano to give the Padres a 3-1 lead. The momentum didn't stop there. Xander Bogaerts, who entered as a defensive substitute in the bottom of the seventh, launched a two-run home run in the eighth inning to extend the lead to 5-1. The Padres' bullpen and defense held strong, securing the win and the series victory before heading home to Petco Park.
San Diego's offense made the most of their opportunities, outhitting the Giants 6-3 and going 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, the Giants never had a chance to hit with runners in scoring position, thanks to stellar pitching from the Padres' staff.
Matt Waldron didn't start the game but followed Bradgley Rodriguez, who pitched a scoreless first inning. Waldron entered in the second and delivered five dominant innings, allowing just one run on two hits with seven strikeouts and no walks. Adrian Morejon covered the seventh and eighth innings, striking out four while allowing only one hit. Mason Miller closed the door in the ninth with two strikeouts for the save.
The Padres return home today to host the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park at 7:10 p.m. It's a great opportunity to gear up in your favorite Padres apparel and cheer on the team as they look to build on this momentum.
Around the league, the Chicago Cubs won their third straight game in walk-off fashion, while Paul Skene nearly threw a perfect game as the Pirates edged the Diamondbacks 1-0. The Dodgers crushed the Astros 12-2 behind three home runs from Andy Pages, and Juan Soto led off with a homer as the Mets beat the Rockies. The Rangers took down the Yankees 6-1, the Nationals exploded for 15 runs to beat the Twins, and the Phillies topped the Athletics 6-3.
Stay tuned for more action as the Padres look to keep the wins coming at home!