SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The San Diego Padres secured a 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, with Fernando Tatís Jr. hitting a two-run homer and Dylan Cease striking out 10 in six shutout innings. The win puts the Padres in a strong position in the National League wild card standings, with a half-game lead over the Diamondbacks and 1 1/2 games ahead of the Mets for the final wild card spot. The Giants, on the other hand, have lost three of their last four games.
Cease’s performance was a standout, recording his 1,000th career strikeout and holding the Giants to four hits and two walks. The Padres got off to a strong start with three runs in the first inning off Giants pitcher Logan Webb, including Tatís’ homer to center field. Luis Arráez also shined with three hits and a walk, extending his streak to 129 at-bats without a strikeout, the longest streak since Juan Pierre in 2004.
In terms of injuries, Padres’ IF Ha-Seong Kim has experienced setbacks in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation, while Giants’ IF Tyler Fitzgerald is considered day-to-day after suffering lower back tightness. The upcoming game will feature RHP Mason Black for the Giants and RHP Joe Musgrove for the Padres.
Overall, the Padres delivered a strong performance against the Giants, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Fans can look forward to the upcoming game as both teams continue to battle for a coveted spot in the postseason.
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