Logan Webb's 8 scoreless innings went to waste as the Giants lost 1-0 to the Padres on June 2, 2025. Jose Iglesias' 10th-inning sac fly decided it. Full recap!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a classic Oracle Park pitchers' duel that unfortunately ended in heartbreak for Giants fans. Logan Webb was nothing short of sensational, carving up the Padres lineup for eight scoreless innings, but the bats remained stubbornly silent, leading to a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss in 10 innings to San Diego.
Logan Webb: 8 IP, 0 R, 7 K, 0 BB. A vintage performance, yet not enough.
Logan Webb delivered an absolute gem on Monday night, reminding everyone why he's the Giants' ace. He masterfully navigated the Padres' lineup, striking out seven and issuing no walks over eight dominant, scoreless innings. It was the kind of performance that usually guarantees a win. However, the Giants' offense couldn't provide a shred of support. They squandered multiple opportunities, grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 2nd and 3rd innings, killing any early momentum. Patrick Bailey managed a leadoff single in the 9th, sparking hope, but the rally fizzled out. The decisive blow came in the 10th when Jose Iglesias lofted a sacrifice fly off Ryan Walker (1-3), scoring the automatic runner Jake Cronenworth. It was a tough pill to swallow, especially after Webb's brilliance against Padres starter Stephen Kolek, who also pitched well.
On a brighter note, the Giants welcomed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion back to the active roster. Activated from the 60-day injured list after recovering from a hand fracture that required surgery in spring training, Encarnacion made his season debut as a pinch-hitter. While he grounded out to end an inning in his first at-bat, his return is a welcome sight. Encarnacion's power potential provides much-needed depth and another option in the outfield as the season progresses. It'll be interesting to see how he's integrated into the lineup.
Monday's shutout loss, dropping the Giants to 33-26, unfortunately continued a troubling trend for the team: offensive struggles at Oracle Park. The inability to push runs across, despite Webb's stellar outing and runners in scoring position, underscores the challenge. This isn't a new issue; the team has grappled with a noticeable power discrepancy at home this season. Finding ways to generate consistent offense within the spacious confines of their ballpark remains a key hurdle if they want to make a serious playoff push.
The Giants will look to quickly flush this loss and even the series on Tuesday. Right-hander Landen Roupp (3-4, 3.54 ERA) gets the start, hoping to give the team a chance to bounce back. He'll be facing Padres' RHP Ryan Bergert (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who has been impressive in his limited MLB action. It's a crucial game to avoid falling behind in the series against a division rival.
While Monday was a tough one to swallow, defined by Webb's brilliance and offensive frustration, the season is a marathon. The return of Encarnacion offers a glimmer of hope for increased offensive production. Now, all eyes turn to Landen Roupp to play stopper and get the Giants back in the win column. Let's hope the bats wake up tomorrow!
