The San Diego Padres were able to improve to 2-0 on the 2019 season by defeating the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Friday night.
Padres got things started in the second inning after Eric Hosmer walked to lead off the inning. Fernando Tatis followed hit an absolute rocket to center field that was inches away from being his first Major League home run, but turned into a double nonetheless.
#Padres' No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr.'s #MLB career is off to a -- start. After picking up a pair of singles in his debut, Tatis recorded his first extra-base hit tonight. Watch live: https://t.co/CBNCYo2F4o pic.twitter.com/Rs7Dj1f1pR
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 30, 2019THIS. CLOSE. --@tatis_jr has to settle for his first career extra base hit, & the @Padres are threatening in the 2nd! #FriarFaithful pic.twitter.com/CJoLeW5TwF
— FOX Sports San Diego (@FOXSportsSD) March 30, 2019With runners on second and third, Manuel Margot plated the first two runs of the game with a single through the hole at second base to give the Padres an early 2-0 lead over San Francisco.
Party started early! @manuelmargot singled and the boys got HYPED. #FriarFaithful pic.twitter.com/Jqsqd7g10z
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 30, 2019On the mound today for San Diego was Joey Lucchesi, who picked up where Eric Lauer left off yesterday. Not only did Lucchesi strikeout the first batter he faced today, he also pitched 5 1/3 inning strong not allowing a single run on three hits, only giving up two free passes and striking out seven Giants' hitters. Lucchesi's three hits allowed are his fewest since September 4, 2018 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lucchesi has now also issued 2 or fewer walks in each of his last 8 starts, as well as strikeout 6+ batters in each of his last 4 starts dating back to September 18, 2018 against the Giants.
.@JoeyFuego44’s day is officially done.5️⃣.1️⃣ IP3️⃣ H0️⃣ R2️⃣ BB-------------- K’s #FriarFaithful #PadresOn973 pic.twitter.com/4IBBmBttpK
— Padres Radio (@PadresRadio) March 30, 2019San Diego would add to their lead with a solo shot by Ian Kinsler in the bottom of the third inning followed by a Franmil Reyes sacrifice fly that scored Wil Myers, who is off to a great 4-for-6 start to the season.
The Padres are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2011 and look to keep the good times rolling Saturday night for game three of the series against the San Francisco Giants. Pregame starts at 4:30pm with Coach John Kentera, followed by first pitch at 5:40pm. The Padres play here on 97.3 The Fan!
