When the Giants headed down from San Francisco, they would've gladly taken a series win against the Padres. And that's exactly what they got, despite a rough day at the office on Wednesday that ended in a 7-1 loss. While a sweep would have been the cherry on top, San Francisco had to settle for the series victory after a game riddled with mistakes.
Tony Vitello's Giants made a bit of history, becoming the first team since Dusty Baker's 1996 squad to start the same eight position players in each of the first six games of the season. However, that streak is likely to end Thursday, with backup catcher Daniel Susac expected to get his first start against the Mets.
Casey Schmitt's tough day at first base might prompt some defensive adjustments. Schmitt had two misplays, both leading to errors charged to Matt Chapman. The first mishap came from a throw by Chapman that Schmitt should have handled, allowing the Padres to score an unearned run in the first inning.
Later, another miscue added to San Diego's tally. Chapman, known for his gold glove prowess, charged a slow roller and made a high but catchable throw to first.
Schmitt's overly eager stretch prevented him from adjusting to the ball, resulting in another error. Though it was marked as Chapman's error, the real issue lay with Schmitt.
These errors are likely to be a talking point for Giants fans, especially with top prospect Bryce Eldridge waiting in the wings in Sacramento, being groomed for first base.