{
  "id": 6866642,
  "title": "Ray gets 100th career win as Padres hold off Giants 7-5 to maintain wild-card edge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ray-gets-100th-career-win-as-padres-hold-off-giants-7-5-to-maintain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T05:33:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/12/ray-gets-100th-career-win-as-padres-hold-off-giants-7-5-to-maintain-wild-card-edge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Diego Padres secured a crucial 7-5 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, extending their five-game winning streak and maintaining their wild-card lead. Veteran pitcher Robbie Ray delivered a standout performance, throwing five innings and becoming the franchise's 100th career win. Ray struck out five batters, walked four, and improved his career record to 100-89 across 13 seasons.\n\nThe Padres' offense exploded in the third inning, fueled by Mason Miller’s double leadoff and his four hits, including two home runs and a triple. Miller's performance earned him his 35th save, while the Padres capitalized on a grand slam by reigning home run king Bryce Devers. Devers tied his 36th homer of the season and added his ninth career slam.\n\nThe Giants' offense struggled, with Jackson Merrill providing the only bright spot, contributing three hits in the game. The Giants' ace, Anthony Molina (3-1), surrendered seven runs on nine hits in three innings, failing to secure a save as San Diego clinched a half-game lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL wild-card race.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}