Padres secure series win over Giants, prepare for Diamondbacks matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Petco Park on August 2, 2026, clinching three consecutive wins after losing the first game of their series. Kyle Hart pitched effectively for the Padres, starting the final game, as the team built an early 4-0 lead with key hits, including a two-run home run by Jackson Merrill. The Giants narrowed the score to 5-4 after a late homer, but the Padres held on to secure the victory. The Padres now embark on a four-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks starting tonight.
- •Padres won three straight games against the Giants after losing the first.
- •Kyle Hart allowed one hit in three scoreless innings for San Diego.
- •Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run in the second inning.
- •Padres will face the Diamondbacks tonight in Arizona.
- •Adrian Morejon concluded the game without allowing a hit or a walk.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres win, remain in playoff contention as Trade Deadline approaches
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