Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Diego Padres defeated the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday night at Petco Park, securing their first home series victory in over a month.
Giolito earned the win after throwing five scoreless innings despite issuing five walks. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ty France each drove in a run for San Diego.
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Athletics starter J. T.
Ginn took the loss, lasting just 2 1/3 innings and walking six batters, dropping Oakland's record back to .
500 at 26-26.
The Padres bullpen delivered four flawless frames, anchored by former Athletics closer Mason Miller, who struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 16th save of the season.
Despite the loss, Oakland rookie Nick Kurtz singled in the first inning off Giolito to extend his active single-season on-base streak to 46 games, matching Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson for the third-longest streak in franchise history.
Padres Manager Praises Grit and Defense
Padres manager Craig Stammen praised Giolito's resilience in escaping early jams. "He just battled," Stammen said.
Stammen also commended first baseman Ty France, who received his 2025 Gold Glove Award earlier in the week and initiated a critical 3-6-3 double play with the bases loaded in the fourth inning.
"Huge double play right there," Stammen said.
Stammen highlighted the offense's ability to maximize limited production, referencing timely hitting and home runs in Friday's 7-3 series opener.
