US EditionMerrill’s Hustle, the Real Pivetta, some Luck and Lots of Hits Help Padres Avoid Sweep by Giants
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit in five scoreless innings, and Ramón Laureano hit a two-run homer as San Diego scored 10 hits.
- On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-1, avoiding a three-game sweep. Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five scoreless innings while Laureano hit a two-run home run.
- Following a difficult season-opening start against Detroit, Pivetta rebounded with a sharp performance. The Padres had lost the series' first two games and needed to avoid elimination.
- San Diego scored two unearned runs following errors by Giants infielders Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt. Merrill's aggressive base running sparked the early offense, setting the tone for victory.
- Jeremiah Estrada and Mason Miller anchored the bullpen, limiting San Francisco to one run. The Giants struck out 14 times, securing a dominant pitching effort that prevented the sweep.
- Starting Thursday, the Giants host the New York Mets with Giants RHP Robbie Ray taking the mound. The Padres travel to Boston on Friday for a series opener featuring Padres RHP Michael King.
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Padres break out offensively, beat Giants 7-1 to avoid sweep
SAN DIEGO (KYMA, KECY) —The San Diego Padres found their offense Wednesday night, picking up a 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park to close out their opening homestand. After struggling to start the season, scoring three runs or fewer in each of their first five games, the Padres finally broke through with a season-high in both runs and hits. “This is the kind of baseball that we expect to play,” Gavin Sheets said. “This is the g…
Nick Pivetta bounces back, pitches Padres past Giants
Ramon Laureano blasted a two-run homer and Nick Pivetta yielded only one hit in five shutout innings Wednesday as the San Diego Padres avoided a three-game series sweep by the visiting San Francisco Giants, winning 7-1.
Nick Pivetta struck eight in five solid innings and Dominican Ramon Laureano connected a two-run home run for the San Diego Fathers, who beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
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thesportsleader.comNick Pivetta bounces back and pitches Padres past Giants
Ramon Laureano blasted a two-run homer while Nick Pivetta yielded only one hit in five shutout innings Wednesday as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep by the visiting San Francisco Giants' with a 7-1 win.
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