The San Francisco Giants edged out the San Diego Padres 3-2 in a tense matchup at Oracle Park, thanks to a dominant outing from Robbie Ray and late-inning drama that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Ray struck out nine over seven innings, becoming the National League’s first eight-game winner this season, and shut down the Padres after Manny Machado’s third-inning home run.
Dominic Smith delivered the key blow for the Giants, driving in two runs with a ground-rule double in the third inning to give San Francisco the lead. Giants closer Camilo Doval entered in the ninth and faced a serious threat as the Padres put runners on second and third. With two outs, Doval struck out Jake Cronenworth swinging, sealing his eighth save and preserving the win for the Giants.
Machado’s 350th career homer and two RBIs kept the Padres within striking distance, but San Diego couldn’t capitalize in the final frame. The Giants, who have struggled to score more than four runs in recent games, relied on strong pitching and timely defense to secure the victory.
Next up, the Giants host the Braves as they look to build on this momentum, while the Padres head to Milwaukee for their next series.
