Paders' Ray Secures 100th Win as San Diego Beats Giants 7-5

Ray Delivers Milestone Win

Robbie Ray reached a significant career milestone on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-5 at Oracle Park. Ray secured his 100th career victory, improving his record to 12-8. The Padres, who are now 79-68, used a strong offensive start to build a lead that their bullpen preserved.

The Giants, who finished the day with a 62-86 record, struggled to match the visitors' early pace.

Early Offensive Surge

The Padres took control of the game quickly. In the first inning, the Giants scored first when Eldridge singled to center, allowing Cox to score. However, San Diego answered immediately.

In the second inning, Harris singled to left, scoring Merrill, and then Fermin doubled to center, bringing in Harris. The Padres extended their lead in the third inning. Campusano doubled to left, scoring Cronenworth.

Bogaerts followed with a double to left, driving in both Campusano and Merrill. Harris then tripled to right, scoring Bogaerts, and Fermin doubled to left, bringing in Harris. This sequence gave the Padres a 7-1 lead heading into the middle of the game.

Late-Game Adjustment

The Giants attempted to mount a comeback in the fifth inning. Devers hit a home run to right, traveling 388 feet, which scored Knizner, Koss, and Cox. This single play reduced the deficit to 7-5, but the Padres held on for the win. The Giants' scoring was limited to these two innings, with no further runs added in the later frames.

Bullpen Performance

The Padres' relief corps was crucial in protecting the lead. Yuki Matsui pitched one inning without allowing a hit or an earned run. Adrian Morejon also pitched one inning without allowing a hit or an earned run, striking out two batters.

Bradgley Rodriguez pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs, while striking out two. Mason Miller closed the game, pitching one inning with one hit, two walks, and two strikeouts, securing his 35th save. For the Giants, Anthony Molina took the loss, pitching three innings and allowing nine hits and seven earned runs.

Yunior Marte pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two walks without an earned run. Philip Abner pitched one inning without allowing a hit or an earned run.

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