Game Updates
The San Diego Padres unleashed a relentless offensive barrage Wednesday afternoon, demolishing the San Francisco Giants 11-1 in a game that was over before it began. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ramon Laureano led the charge, combining for six hits, six runs, and five RBIs—including Laureano's towering home run that capped a seven-run second inning explosion. Tatis, who reached base in all three plate appearances, set the tone early with a two-run single, while Laureano's 3-for-4 performance featured a homer and three runs scored. The Padres' lineup made Giants starter Kai-Wei Teng's outing a nightmare, chasing him after just 1.2 innings while tagging him for seven earned runs on four hits and four walks.
Nick Pivetta dominated from the mound for San Diego, allowing just one run over 6.2 innings while striking out five, as the Padres' bullpen sealed the rout. The Giants' offense never found its footing, managing only five hits—including Jung Hoo Lee's lone run-scoring single—against a Padres staff that cruised after the early onslaught. The lopsided victory keeps San Diego's postseason hopes alive while sending the Giants reeling in a critical stretch of their schedule.