Giants fall to Padres, complete three-game sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The San Francisco Giants lost to the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep. After falling behind 4-0 early, the Giants made a comeback attempt, scoring three runs but failing to secure the lead. Key performances included Jackson Merrill's two-run homer for the Padres and a late home run from Rafael Devers for San Francisco. The Giants will begin a new series against the Texas Rangers on Monday, with Logan Webb expected to start. Several players face uncertain futures as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches.
- •Giants trailed 4-0 after the second inning.
- •Rafael Devers hit his 23rd home run in the eighth.
- •Logan Webb scheduled to start against the Rangers on Monday.
- •MLB Trade Deadline potentially affects Giants' roster.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giants Swept by Padres as Early Deficit Proves Too Much
"The San Francisco Giants erased much of an early four-run deficit, but the San Diego Padres answered back and completed a three-game sweep.
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