The San Francisco Giants were unable to complete a series sweep of the San Diego Padres, falling 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park. This marked the first series under manager Tony Vitello where the Giants couldn’t secure the sweep.

Houser Takes Loss in Giants Debut

Right-hander Adrian Houser took the loss in his debut with San Francisco, allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings. He recorded four strikeouts and one walk. Two of the runs allowed were unearned, stemming from fielding errors.

Defensive Struggles Plague Giants

First baseman Casey Schmitt was charged with an error in the first inning, contributing to an early Padres lead. Another error occurred in the fifth inning, this time attributed to third baseman Matt Chapman, though the throw was catchable for Schmitt.

Offensive Struggles and Bright Spots

Following a strong offensive performance on Tuesday, the Giants’ bats were largely silenced, managing only four hits and striking out 14 times. However, former Padre Luis Arraez provided a highlight, achieving his first three-hit game as a member of the Giants.

Pivetta Dominates, Susac Debuts

San Diego’s Nick Pivetta continued his success against San Francisco, pitching five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and allowing just one hit. Rookie catcher Daniel Susac, brother of former Giant Andrew Susac, made his major league debut in the seventh inning.

Susac Makes Impressive Play

Susac quickly made an impact, recording a 2-1 double play in the bottom of the eighth inning, showcasing his fielding skills.

Late-Game Struggles for Giants

Right-handed reliever José Buttó exited the game in the eighth inning with a trainer, after allowing four runs on four walks and recording only one out. His fastball velocity had noticeably decreased by the end of his outing.

Padres Take Control

The Padres took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an infield single by Manny Machado, aided by Schmitt’s fielding error. They extended their lead to 3-0 with runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The Giants scored their only run in the seventh when Harrison Bader singled home Luis Arraez.