Padres Offense Struggles in 3-2 Loss to Giants

The San Diego Padres fell 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants, struggling to produce offense and being limited to just three hits. Jackson Merrill supplied the only run with a first‑pitch solo home run in the first inning, but the rest of the lineup went hitless. mchezo.co.za

Giants rookie right‑hander Trevor McDonald dominated, allowing only one run over 81 pitches and striking out eight. Padres manager Craig Stammen noted the difficulty in adjusting to the young pitcher’s command.