Rafael Devers hits grand slam in Padres victory over Giants

The San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday. San Diego surged to an early 7-1 lead behind a barrage of hits against starter Anthony Molina, who allowed five runs in the third inning alone. Robbie Ray, making his first start against his former team, pitched four innings of one-run ball before surrendering a grand slam to Rafael Devers in the fifth inning. That home run brought the Giants closer, but the Padres held on to secure the result as closer Mason Miller navigated late-inning pressure. Molina took the loss for San Francisco, while Ray earned the win for San Diego. The game marked a transition for Ray, who has struggled with control issues throughout the summer after his move from San Francisco to the Padres organization.

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