SF Giants can't avoid sweep to Padres, endure latest blowout loss
Briefly

The San Francisco Giants suffered an 11-1 defeat to the San Diego Padres, extending their losing streak to five games. This loss exemplified the Giants' struggles over the past two months, with a record of 18-33 since being tied for first place in the NL West two months ago. The game featured crucial mistakes from the Giants, including a failed double play and a passed ball that allowed additional runs. Infielder Christian Koss pitched in the ninth inning to provide some relief for disappointed fans, despite trailing by ten runs at that point.
The Giants extended their losing streak to five games after an 11-1 loss to the Padres, marking a significant decline since being tied for first in the NL West.
Since tying for first place with the Dodgers two months ago, the Giants have posted an 18-33 record, alongside the Nationals for the worst in baseball.
Jake Cronenworth's hit, which ricocheted off second base, allowed two runs to score, exemplifying the series and the Giants’ overall poor performance.
With the game trailing 10-0 in the ninth, manager Bob Melvin had infielder Christian Koss pitch to provide a reprieve for the remaining fans.
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