Overview

• Jordan Hicks delivers a strong season debut with five shutout innings, helping the Giants secure a 9-6 victory over the Padres.
• Jung Hoo Lee and Michael Conforto power the Giants with eighth-inning homers, including Lee's first Major League home run and Conforto's grand slam.
• The Giants' defense, highlighted by plays from Nick Ahmed and Matt Chapman, plays a crucial role in the win.
• San Francisco's offense capitalizes on defensive mishaps by the Padres, contributing to their late-game surge.
• Closer Camilo Doval navigates a chaotic ninth inning, ensuring the Giants' win despite a late Padres rally.