The San Francisco Giants faced the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 18, 2025. The Giants came out on top with a 4-3 win. Robbie Ray was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 9-6 with a 2.98 ERA. The Giants’ offense had key performances from Wilmer Flores and Rafael Devers. Flores hit a home run and drove in two runs. Devers also hit a home run and added another RBI to help secure the victory. The Giants scored all their runs in the first inning. Flores hit a two-run homer, followed by solo shots from Devers and Ramos. This quick start gave the Giants a 4-0 lead that they held onto for the rest of the game. The Padres tried to come back in the seventh inning. O’Hearn hit a two-run homer, and Bogaerts scored on a hit by Iglesias. Despite their efforts, the Padres could not score again. The Giants held on to win the game 4-3.

Robbie Ray took the win for the Giants, pitching 6.67 innings and allowing three hits with no earned runs. He also recorded six strikeouts and gave up one home run. Ray’s performance was key in holding the Padres at bay for most of the game.

On the Padres’ side, Nestor Cortes was the losing pitcher. He pitched 5.67 innings, giving up seven hits and four earned runs. Cortes also allowed three home runs, which played a significant role in the Giants’ early lead.

At the plate, Wilmer Flores was a standout for the Giants with two RBIs, including a home run. Rafael Devers and Heliot Ramos also contributed with home runs, each adding an RBI to the scoreboard. For the Padres, Ryan O’Hearn had a strong performance with a two-run homer, contributing to their three runs in the seventh inning.

What’s Next

The Giants’ win against the Padres improves their record to 60-64. They are now 3rd in the West standings. This victory helps them close the gap on the second-place Padres. The Padres, with a record of 69-55, remain 2nd in the West. Despite the loss, they are still ahead of the Giants. This game was important for both teams as they battle for better positions in the standings.

The San Francisco Giants will continue their series against the San Diego Padres. Their next game is on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at PETCO Park. The game will start at 9:40 PM.

The San Diego Padres will also face the Giants again on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This game is part of a series at home in PETCO Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM.

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