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The Padres’ late push wasn’t enough as they fall 3-2 to the Giants in San Francisco to open the series.

After being shut down most of the night by 25-year-old Trevor McDonald — who went 7 innings, allowed just 1 run on 2 hits, and struck out 8 — the Padres finally showed life in the 9th inning. Ramon Laureano crushed a 447-foot home run to left-center to cut the deficit to one and snap a brutal stretch of 18 consecutive batters retired.

But with momentum in their favor, the Padres couldn’t finish it. Fernando Tatis Jr. struck out for the third time on the night, and Manny Machado followed with a strikeout to end the game, leaving the tying run stranded and sealing the loss.

Jackson Merrill provided the early offense with a 436-foot solo homer in the first inning — the Padres’ first 1st-inning home run of the entire season, making them the last team in MLB to accomplish it.

Luis Arraez was everywhere for the Giants, delivering two doubles at the plate and flashing elite defense with FOUR highlight plays, including a barehanded gem in the 9th inning that helped shut the door.

Randy Vásquez was solid but not dominant, allowing 3 runs over 5.2 innings, including an early home run to Casey Schmitt that helped set the tone.

The Giants, coming off a six-game losing streak, leaned on strong pitching and defense to bounce back and take Game 1.

Padres now look to respond in Game 2.

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🎙️ Padres Postcast with Host Jim "Gries" Grieshaber and Special Gust Javi Reyes, Host of Locked On Padres.

The Padres and Giants play game 2 of this 3-game series in San Francisco tomorrow night, with 1st pitch set for 6:45 PT.

We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber.

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Javier Reyes reviews the Padres vs. White Sox weekend series with pitching struggles, offensive issues, and the Tatis watch. Plus, he answers listener mailbag questions!

00:00 Padres' Rough Week Recap

09:05 Padres Offense Concerns

25:06 Mailbag!

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The Padres grind out a MASSIVE win in the series finale, using elite baserunning and late-game execution to avoid the sweep against the White Sox.

After back-to-back home runs from Manny Machado and Miguel Andújar gave San Diego an early lead, the game flipped when Adrián Morejón allowed a two-run pinch-hit homer to Derek Hill, tying things up and shifting momentum.

But the Padres answered in the biggest moment of the game.

In the bottom of the 8th inning, San Diego manufactured the go-ahead run with THREE stolen bases, relentless pressure, and a clutch two-out infield RBI from Xander Bogaerts. That inning defined the game — aggressive, gritty, and playoff-style baseball.

Griffin Canning was outstanding, working through multiple jams and keeping the Padres in control early, while the bullpen held strong late.

Then came Mason Miller.

“The Reaper” shut it down in the 9th, delivering another dominant save and continuing one of the most electric closing stretches in baseball.

This was a statement win:

Padres Postcast breaks it all down.

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San Diego Padres fall 4-0 to the Chicago White Sox in a game defined by missed opportunities and an ice-cold lineup.

The turning point came in the 6th inning when a two-out bloop single off Michael King opened the door for Chicago. King battled all night but was sent back out for the 7th, where the game slipped away — a key second-guess decision.

Then came the 9th inning.

Bases loaded. Nobody out.

And the Padres didn’t score.

San Diego finished with just 5 hits, struck out 10 times, and had only ONE runner reach second base all night (Miguel Andújar).

Meanwhile, the White Sox — winners of 13 of their last 16 — continue to apply relentless offensive pressure and get elite pitching, led tonight by Sean Burke.

We break it all down:

* Turning point (6th inning bloop + 7th inning decision)

* Second guess (leaving King in)

* X-factor (White Sox pressure)

* Padres’ offense disappearing AGAIN (last 5 games)

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🎙️ Padres POSTCAST with Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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 San Diego Padres fall 8-2 to the Chicago White Sox after a disastrous 6-run second inning off Germán Márquez — and they never recovered.

This game was lost early… but it could’ve been VERY different.

The Padres loaded the bases in the 1st inning with THREE walks and came away with NOTHING. From there, Chicago made them pay — highlighted by a 3-run blast from Munetaka Murakami that blew the game open.

Meanwhile, Fernando Tatis Jr. was the ONLY offense for San Diego, going 3-for-3 with a walk while the rest of the lineup started 0-for-22.

We break it all down:

* The turning point (and missed opportunity)

* Who FUDGED UP (it starts with Márquez)

* Why this offense disappeared AGAIN

* And what this means moving forward

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Javier Reyes and guest Todd Welter preview Padres vs White Sox with with analysis on top players, the Munetaka Murakami wave, pitching matchups, and key storylines from the 2026 MLB season.

00:00 – Murakami Madness

08:52 – White Sox Standouts & Rebuild

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San Diego Padres drop series to Cubs; Javier Reyes analyzes Matt Waldron's pitching, overall team performance in April, and power ranks which of the big bats to be most concerned about.

00:00 Padres Lose Cubs Series

10:04 Padres Offense Breakdown

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The San Diego Padres had the game right where they wanted it… and let it slip away.

After being no-hit into the 5th inning, the Padres fought back with home runs from Miguel Andújar and Nick Castellanos to tie it. But the Chicago Cubs answered with timely two-out hitting — including a massive 4-run inning that flipped the game.

Then came the moment.

Bases loaded. Nobody out. Bottom of the 8th. Down 5-3.

The Padres got ONE run.

A sacrifice fly from Fernando Tatis Jr. — who just missed his first home run of the season — followed by a crushing inning-ending double play off the bat of Manny Machado.

Game over.

San Diego falls 5-4 despite a late push, as missed opportunities, two-out damage, and bullpen leaks define the night.

🎙️ Padres POSTCAST with Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

The Padres are off tomorrow before taking on the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting friday night at Petco, with 1st pitch set for 6:40 PT.

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Javier breaks down the Padres’ loss to the Cubs, bullpen struggles, slumping big bats, Ty France’s surge, and Matt Waldron’s pivotal upcoming start. Go Padres.

00:00 Padres vs. Cubs Recap & Pitching Analysis

12:14 Padres Offense: Slumps and Surprises

22:37 Tatis Jr. Concerns & Waldron’s Crucial Start

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