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Jase Bowen hits first MLB home run as Padres win 7-0 against Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Jase Bowen hits first MLB home run as Padres win 7-0 against Giants

Summary

Jase Bowen hit his first major league home run, and the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Friday night. The Padres pitchers combined for a two-hitter, with Yuki Matsui allowing one hit in three innings and Germán Márquez not conceding any runs over five innings. Bowen's solo home run in the fourth inning extended the Padres' lead to 4-0, while Ty France contributed three RBIs. San Diego improves to 56-54 and is one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final National League wild card spot. The teams face off again on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Bowen's 384-foot home run came in the fourth inning.
•Ty France had three RBIs in the game.
•The Padres' pitchers allowed only two hits.
•San Diego is one game back in the wild card race.
•Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt allowed six runs in 3.1 innings.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jase Bowen hits 1st career home run and Padres toss combined 2-hitter in 7-0 win over Giants

What they're saying

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Jase Bowen hit his first major league homer, Ty France drove in three runs and three San Diego Padres pitchers combined on a two-hitter Friday night in a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. San Diego (56-54) sits a game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the third and final National League wild card. In the fourth inning, the 25-year-old Bowen launched a 384-foot solo drive to left field that put the Padres up 4-0.
— Yahoo Sports

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