Fernando Tatis Jr. hits his 17th home run, while Dylan Cease strikes out 10 as the Padres beat the Giants 5-0, advancing in the National League wild card race.
BollywoodFever: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Dylan Cease delivered standout performances, propelling the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Tatis launched a critical two-run homer in the first inning, marking his 17th home run of the season and reinforcing his reputation as one of the league’s top players.
Tatis remains on track for a third consecutive season with at least 20 home runs.
On the mound, Dylan Cease dominated, striking out 10 batters over six shutout innings. This game marked Cease’s first win since August 17 and his 1,000th career strikeout.
Padres manager Mike Shildt praised Cease, saying he “was on point” and credited his performance for boosting the team’s current momentum.
The Padres’ offense also surged early, with Xander Bogaerts contributing an RBI double.
As the National League wild-card race heats up, the Padres now sit half a game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks and 1.5 games above the New York Mets.
Giants pitcher Logan Webb struggled, giving up four runs over four innings.
Giants manager Bob Melvin suggested that fatigue may have impacted Webb’s performance, given his heavy workload this season.
Looking ahead, both teams face crucial matchups as the wild-card race tightens, with Joe Musgrove set to pitch for the Padres and rookie Mason Black for the Giants.
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