Giants Clinch Playoff Spot, Thump Padres 9-1 for 8th in Row
The surprising San Francisco Giants became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season, hitting four home runs to beat the San Diego Padres 9-1
Brandon Belt
D-backs Match MLB Record with 22nd Straight Road Loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Visitors at Home, Giants Hit 3 HRs and Beat Mariners 9-3
Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford and Evan Longoria homered for San Francisco, and the visiting Giants playing at home beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3.