Trending Now - Giants Break Losing Streak With Stellar Pitching and Hitting
WHO:
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald, a rookie right-hander for the Giants, made his season debut.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill and Ramón Laureano are players for the San Diego Padres.
MLB.com - Craig Stammen is the manager of the San Diego Padres.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez is a right-hander for the Padres.
MLB.com - Casey Schmitt and Rafael Devers are players for the Giants.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first since he hit one eight days earlier, ending a homerless streak that lasted 223 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Giants' Rafael Devers had two RBIs on a single and sacrifice fly that each scored Luis Arraez.
MLB.com - McDonald pitched seven innings, allowing two hits, no walks, and striking out eight batters.
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Fernando Tatis Jr. has a career-low .625 OPS in 33 games and has not homered in 143 plate appearances, marking the longest span of his career without a home run.
MLB.com - Tatis has a strikeout rate of 25.2 percent this season, his highest since 2021, and a ground-ball rate above 50 percent for the first time in his career.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt is responsible for their past three trips around the bases dating back to last Saturday.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill's performance included a single in the fourth inning, marking the only hits the Padres recorded until Ramón Laureano's blast in the ninth.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out only two batters.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season in the first inning against the Giants.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out two batters.
MLB.com - The Giants' Rafael Devers had two RBIs on a single and sacrifice fly that each scored Luis Arraez.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first since he hit one eight days earlier, ending a homerless streak that lasted 223 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak.
MLB.com - McDonald pitched seven innings, allowing two hits, no walks, and striking out eight batters.
MLB.com - The Padres scored two runs, one from a home run by Merrill and another from a home run by Laureano.
MLB.com - Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, tying the game in the first inning.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season in the first inning against the Giants.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out two batters.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first in 223 plate appearances, ending a homerless streak that lasted eight days.
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak.
MLB.com - McDonald pitched seven innings, allowing two hits, no walks, and striking out eight batters.
MLB.com - The Padres scored two runs, one from a home run by Merrill and another from a home run by Laureano.
MLB.com - Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, tying the game in the first inning.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season in the first inning against the Giants.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out two batters.
MLB.com - The Giants' Rafael Devers had two RBIs on a single and sacrifice fly that each scored Luis Arraez.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first since he hit one eight days earlier, ending a homerless streak that lasted 223 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak.
MLB.com - McDonald pitched seven innings, allowing two hits, no walks, and striking out eight batters.
MLB.com - The Padres scored two runs, one from a home run by Merrill and another from a home run by Laureano.
MLB.com - Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, tying the game in the first inning.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first since he hit one eight days earlier, ending a homerless streak that lasted 223 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out two batters.
MLB.com - The Giants' Rafael Devers had two RBIs on a single and sacrifice fly that each scored Luis Arraez.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games, ranking 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league.
MLB.com - Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season in the first inning against the Giants.
MLB.com - Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out two batters.
MLB.com - The Giants' Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season was their first in 223 plate appearances, ending a homerless streak that lasted eight days.
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak.
MLB.com - McDonald pitched seven innings, allowing two hits, no walks, and striking out eight batters.
MLB.com - The Padres scored two runs, one from a home run by Merrill and another from a home run by Laureano.
MLB.com - Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, tying the game in the first inning.
MLB.com - The Padres have scored just 14 runs over their last six games.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
MLB.com - The game took place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
WHEN:
MLB.com - McDonald’s seven innings pitched tied his career high, previously accomplished on September 26, 2025.
MLB.com - McDonald’s seven innings pitched tied his career high, previously accomplished on September 26, 2025.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Giants promoted McDonald due to a one-time hole in the rotation caused by a rainout and a subsequent doubleheader.
MLB.com - The Giants promoted McDonald due to a one-time hole in the rotation caused by a rainout and a subsequent doubleheader.
HOW:
MLB.com - Manager Craig Stammen stated that Tatis is "working in the cage every day" and is trying new things to unlock his potential.
MLB.com - Manager Craig Stammen stated that Tatis is "working in the cage every day" and is trying new things to unlock his potential.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had a hit batter during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - McDonald dominated the Padres by allowing only two hits and striking out eight batters over seven innings.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - McDonald dominated the Padres by allowing only two hits and striking out eight batters over seven innings.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - McDonald dominated the Padres by allowing only two hits and striking out eight batters over seven innings.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald had no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts during his seven-inning performance against the Padres.
MLB.com - McDonald dominated the Padres by allowing only two hits and striking out eight batters over seven innings.
(UPDATED May 6, 2026 05:53 UTC)
In a tightly contested game, the Giants edged out the Padres with a final score of 3 to 2, breaking their six-game losing streak. Casey Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, ending a long homerless stretch for the team, while Rafael Devers contributed with two RBIs. Meanwhile, Padres manager Craig Stammen shared that Tatis is diligently working in the cage every day, experimenting with new techniques to tap into his potential.
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(UPDATED May 6, 2026 04:12 UTC)
The San Diego Padres are struggling offensively, having scored just 14 runs over their last six games, which places them 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league. Star player Fernando Tatis Jr. is facing a tough season, posting a career-low .625 OPS in 33 games and going without a home run in 143 plate appearances, marking the longest drought of his career. Manager Craig Stammen mentioned that Tatis is "working in the cage every day" and experimenting with new techniques to help him regain his form.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 23:15 UTC)
In a standout performance, Casey Schmitt of the Giants has been instrumental in their last three trips around the bases since last Saturday. Meanwhile, the Padres have struggled offensively, managing only 14 runs over their last six games, with Jackson Merrill's single in the fourth inning being their only hit until Ramón Laureano's home run in the ninth. On the mound, Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over five and two-thirds innings, while Trevor McDonald hit a batter during his seven-inning outing against the Padres.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 19:22 UTC)
The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2 at Oracle Park, ending a six-game losing streak. Trevor McDonald was impressive on the mound, pitching seven innings with no walks, allowing just two hits, and striking out eight batters, tying his career high. Jackson Merrill and Ramón Laureano each contributed home runs for the Padres, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' strong performance, including Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 15:35 UTC)
The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, snapping a six-game losing streak, thanks in part to Trevor McDonald's impressive seven-inning performance, where he allowed just two hits and struck out eight batters. Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season for the Padres, while Casey Schmitt's fifth home run tied the game in the first inning. Despite the efforts from both teams, the Padres have struggled offensively, scoring only 14 runs over their last six games.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 11:21 UTC)
In a notable game, the Giants' Casey Schmitt hit his fifth home run of the season, ending a homerless streak of 223 plate appearances, while Rafael Devers contributed with two RBIs. Meanwhile, the Padres struggled offensively, scoring just 14 runs over their last six games, which places them 21st in runs and 26th in OPS in the league. On the mound, Trevor McDonald delivered an impressive performance against the Padres, striking out eight batters and allowing no walks over seven innings.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 09:36 UTC)
The Padres are struggling offensively, having scored just 14 runs over their last six games, which places them 21st in the league for runs and 26th in OPS. In a recent matchup against the Giants, Jackson Merrill hit his fourth home run of the season, while Randy Vásquez allowed three runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out two batters. On the other side, Casey Schmitt's fifth home run of the season marked the Giants' first in 223 plate appearances, breaking an eight-day homerless streak, and Trevor McDonald delivered an impressive seven-inning performance with no walks, a hit batter, and eight strikeouts.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 07:38 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Giants defeated the Padres 3-2, snapping a six-game losing streak. Rookie right-hander Trevor McDonald made a strong season debut, pitching seven innings, allowing just two hits, and striking out eight batters, while Casey Schmitt tied the game early with his fifth home run of the season. The Padres managed to score two runs, one from a home run by Jackson Merrill and another from Ramón Laureano, but struggled overall, having scored only 14 runs in their last six games.