A Strong Start for San Diego 
It was an exciting start for the Padres as we took an early lead in the top of the first inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. kicked things off with a double, followed by Manny Machado drawing a walk. The MVP of this inning was undoubtedly Gavin Sheets, who smashed a triple to right field, sending both Tatis and Machado home to give us a 2-0 lead. Let's go Padres! 
Fifth Inning Fireworks 
The fifth inning saw another burst of energy from our lineup. After some skillful base running and hits from our squad, including a crucial double by Jackson Merrill and another sensational performance by Sheets, we drove in three more runs to bolster our lead to 5-0. The Padres were in full control, and it felt like we had the game in the bag. 
A Tough Turn of Events in the Seventh 
Unfortunately, things started to unravel in the bottom of the seventh inning when the Giants mounted a comeback. A series of hits, including a double by Heliot Ramos and a sacrifice fly by Jung Hoo Lee, brought the Giants right back into the game, pushing them ahead at 6-5 despite our strong efforts. Our bullpen had a rough time maintaining the lead, and the Padres couldn't seal the deal in the ninth despite Tatis Jr.'s best efforts. It was a tough game, but we'll bounce back stronger! 
The final score was a heartbreaking 6-5 loss, but there's always another game to rally and show San Diego's spirit. Go Padres!
Scoreboard for Padres @ Giants (June 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |