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Giants Defeat Padres 9-3 Behind Adames' Big Game
Willy Adames homers, collects 4 hits to lead San Francisco to victory over division rival San Diego.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:32am
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The Giants' offensive explosion, led by Willy Adames, fractures the Padres' defense in a cubist-inspired illustration.San Diego TodayThe San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 9-3 on Saturday, led by a standout performance from shortstop Willy Adames. Adames launched a leadoff home run and finished the game with 4 hits, pacing the Giants' offense. San Francisco ace Logan Webb also turned in a strong outing, helping the Giants secure the win over their NL West division rival.
Why it matters
This victory keeps the Giants in the hunt in the competitive NL West division race, as they look to return to the playoffs after missing out last season. Adames' big game at the plate provides a boost to the Giants' lineup, which has struggled at times this year to generate consistent offense.
The details
Willy Adames set the tone early, belting a leadoff home run to give the Giants an immediate 1-0 lead. He would go on to collect 4 hits on the day, driving in runs and sparking the San Francisco offense. Giants ace Logan Webb pitched effectively, going 6 innings and limiting the damage from the Padres' lineup.
- The game was played on Saturday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Willy Adames
The Giants' starting shortstop, Adames had a standout offensive performance with a leadoff home run and 4 hits overall.
Logan Webb
The Giants' ace pitcher, Webb turned in a quality start, going 6 innings and limiting the Padres' offense.
San Francisco Giants
The NL West division rival of the Padres, the Giants secured an important victory to keep pace in the competitive divisional race.
San Diego Padres
The Giants' NL West division rival, the Padres were unable to overcome the Giants' strong performance on this day.
What they’re saying
“Willy really set the tone for us today with that leadoff homer. When he's swinging the bat like that, it makes our whole lineup that much more dangerous.”
— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager
What’s next
The Giants and Padres will meet again on Sunday for the final game of their weekend series.
The takeaway
The Giants' victory over their division rival Padres, led by Willy Adames' big offensive performance, keeps them firmly in the NL West playoff race as the season progresses.
