The Padres will entertain a sweep over the Giants after a 5-1 on Tuesday and 4-1 on Monday. San Diego is winners of four-straight, while San Francisco is the opposite with four consecutive losses as the Giants continue to play itself out of the playoff picture.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game from August 12, 2025 on ESPN.

For the first time in 15 years, the Padres arrived at the ballpark on Wednesday with a chance to move into first place at so late a juncture of their season. They did their part -- handling the Giants en route to a 5-1 victory,

The Padres, with two homers, beat the struggling Giants 5-1, moving them into a tie for first in the NL West before a weekend series in LA.

Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Jackson Merrill connected in the eighth for insurance, and the San Diego Padres beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 5-1.

The 22-year-old outfielder revealed why the Padres trusted him with their everyday center fielder's job and a $135 million contract extension.

El cubano José Iglesias conectó un jonrón de dos carreras en la segunda entrada, Jackson Merrill añadió un cuadrangular en la