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San Diego, CA- The San Diego Padres were unable to compete the series sweep Sunday afternoon, as they fell to the Giants 4-3.
The Giants scored the games first runs in the top of the first, as after a walk toHunter Pence.Buster Poseylaunched a two-run HomeRun to center to give the Giants a 2-0 lead.
Angel Paganwould add to the Giants lead in the top of the second on a two-run single with the bases-loaded to extend the Giants lead to 4-0.
Chase Headleywould cut the Giants lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the third on a bases clearing triple to scoreWill Venable,Seth SmithandXavier Nady. Unfortunately for the Padres the score would not remain 4-3, as the Giants challenged the call that Xavier Nady was safe at home and the call after further review was overturned to make the score 4-2 Giants after three.
Nick Hundleywould cut the Giants lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh on a Solo-HomeRun to left. For Hundley it was his first HomeRun of the season.
The Padres would attempt to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th off Giants closerSergio Romoas Chase Headley would walk to begin the inning and advance to second on a wild pitch by Romo to put the tying run in scoring position with nobody out. The Padres would be unable to take advantage of the opportunity asYasmani Grandalwould pop up to center, Nick Hundley would fly-out to right andYonder Alonsowould line-out to center to end the game.
PadresRobbie Erlinfell to (1-2) on the season, after allowing four runs on three hits and three walks in six innings of work.
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