Padres edge Giants 4-3 in 10 innings for series sweep

In a thrilling game on Sunday, the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3 in 10 innings, completing a three-game sweep. David Peralta's tiebreaking single in the 10th inning was pivotal, allowing automatic runner Jake Cronenworth to score. Heliot Ramos made history by becoming the first right-handed batter to hit a Splash Homer into McCovey Cove, tying the game in the ninth with a 394-foot drive. This marked a significant moment, as the Giants had not seen a right-handed Splash Homer since the ballpark's opening in 2000. The game was tightly contested, with the Giants struggling offensively, having gone scoreless for 32 innings prior to Donovan Walton's solo homer in the sixth. The Padres had taken the lead earlier with a sacrifice fly from Manny Machado and a pinch-hit homer from Fernando Tatís Jr. in the eighth, showcasing their offensive depth. Luis Arráez continued his impressive performance, extending his hit streak to 13 games and maintaining a remarkable 140 at-bats without a strikeout. Despite the loss, the Giants' manager Bob Melvin had emphasized the need for improved defensive play after a previous 8-0 defeat. His team's efforts included defensive drills leading up to the game, but they still committed an error that contributed to the Padres' scoring. The Giants' recent struggles have led to four consecutive losses, raising concerns about their performance. Looking ahead, the Padres are set to face the Houston Astros, while the Giants will play against the Baltimore Orioles. Both teams will aim to turn their fortunes around in their upcoming series, with the Padres riding high on their recent success.