Padres offensive struggles continue in series opener against Giants

The San Diego Padres lost 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants in the series opener at Oracle Park on Monday, May 4, 2026, managing only three hits. Giants right-hander Trevor McDonald impressed in his season debut, throwing 81 pitches over his outing while allowing just one run, two hits, and recording eight strikeouts to earn his first win with a 1.29 ERA. Padres starter Randy Vásquez took the loss despite an average performance, falling to 3-1 on the season.