Jonathon Sanchez takes the hill for the Giants on Fan Appreciation Day to help his team clinch the N.L. West.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Phillies Sunday afternoon, which means the Giants must win today to avoid a "play-in" game tomorrow in San Diego.
TOP 1ST SUMMARY:
Chris Denorfia lead off the game with a single, but Jonathon Sanchez quickly retired the next three Padres to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 0
BOTTOM 1ST SUMMARY:
Andres Torres lead off for the Giants with a single to right. Freddy Sanchez hit into a double-play for a quick two outs. Aubrey Huff followed with a two-out single, but Buster Posey flew out to right to end the inning.
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Score: Padres 0 Giants 0
TOP 2ND SUMMARY:
Sanchez was in trouble early with two runners on, but struck out Mat Latos to get out of the jam.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 0
BOTTOM 2ND SUMMARY:
Mat Latos retired the Giants in order.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 0
TOP 3RD SUMMARY:
The Padres threatened again with two out and a runner on third with Adrian Gonzalez at the plate. Gonzalez was intentionally walked. Jonathon Sanchez got Ryan Ludwick swinging to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 0
BOTTOM 3RD SUMMARY:
Padres left fielder Jerry Hairston Jr. made a great catch running full speed into the wall to rob Pablo Sandavol of extra bases. Jonathon Sanchez helped his own cause by cranking one into triples alley. Freddy Sanchez drove Jonathon Sanchez in with a clutch two-out single up the middle. Aubrey Huff followed with a double to deep left center, scoring Freddy Sanchez from first. Buster Posey grounded out to second to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
TOP 4TH SUMMARY:
Jonathon Sanchez walked Chase Headley, but struck out Mat Latos to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
BOTTOM 4TH SUMMARY:
Pat Burrell lead off the inning with a single to left, but the Giants did not score.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
TOP 5TH SUMMARY:
Jonathon Sanchez retired the Padres in order.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
BOTTOM 5TH SUMMARY:
The Giants go down in order.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
TOP 6TH SUMMARY:
Adrian Gonzalez singled and Ryan Ludwick walked off Jonathon Sanchez. The Giants made a move to their bullpen and Santiago Casilla entered the game to relieve Sanchez. Casilla got Yorvit Torrealba to ground into a double play. The Padres did not score.
Jonathon Sanchez went five strong innings. He allowed three hits, five walks, and struck out five.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
BOTTOM 6TH SUMMARY:
Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe hit back to back two-out singles, but the Giants could not capitalize.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
TOP 7TH SUMMARY:
Chris Denorfia singled with two outs and David Eckstein followed with an infield single. Ramon Ramirez in to pitch for the Giants. Ramirez struck out Miguel Tejada swinging to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
BOTTOM 7TH SUMMARY:
The Giants threatened with runners at first and second with one out, but could not score.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
TOP 8TH SUMMARY:
Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo take down the Padres in order. The Giants are three outs away from clinching the N.L. West.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 2
BOTTOM 8TH SUMMARY:
Buster Posey lead off the inning with a solo homerun to left field. Cody Ross followed with a single, but Ryan Ludwick robbed Pablo Sandavol with a diving catch in right field to end the inning.
Score: Padres 0 Giants 3
TOP 9TH SUMMARY:
Brian Wilson in to close for the Giants. Wilson retired the Padres in order.
FINAL SCORE: Padres 0 Giants 3
The Giants make the playoffs for the first time since 2003. They will play the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in San Francisco. The time is TBA.
