Padres Offense Stifled in 3-2 Loss to Giants

The San Diego Padres were held to just three hits in a 3-2 series‑opening loss to the San Francisco Giants. Rookie right‑hander Trevor McDonald made a dominant debut, surrendering only one run on two hits while recording eight strikeouts. The Padres’ offense produced just one run, a solo home run by Jackson Merrill, and failed to score again. With the franchise’s star lineup largely ineffective, the loss raises concerns about the team’s ability to counter strong pitching. orlando-books.blog