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Schmitt homers, McDonald sharp as Giants edge Padres 3-2 to end 6-game skid

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Schmitt homers, McDonald sharp as Giants edge Padres 3-2 to end 6-game skid
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Schmitt homers, McDonald sharp as Giants edge Padres 3-2 to end 6-game skid

2026-05-05 12:26 Last Updated At:12:30

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Trevor McDonald pitched seven crisp innings in his season debut and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Monday night.

Casey Schmitt hit his fifth home run, Luis Arraez had two doubles and scored twice while Rafael Devers drove in two runs to help the Giants to win in their first home game at Oracle Park following an 0-6 road trip.

McDonald (1-0), called up from Triple-A Sacramento earlier in the day, was sharp in his first game of the season. The right-hander matched his career-high of seven innings and allowed one run and two hits with eight strikeouts despite getting hit near his right hip by a 102.9 mph line drive by Miguel Andujar leading off the fifth.

Jackson Merill and Ramon Laureano homered for the Padres.

The Giants failed to homer during their winless road trip, the first time that’s happened since 2008. Their power drought ended when Schmitt connected on a 3-2 fastball from Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez in the first inning.

That tied the score at 1-1 after Merrill crushed a soft change-up to center for his fourth home run of the season in the top of the inning.

Arraez, who doubled and scored in the first inning, doubled again leading off the sixth and scored on Devers’ sacrifice fly to make it 3-1.

After Keaton Winn retired one batter for San Francisco, Laureano homered off Caleb Killian leading off the ninth. Killian retired the next three batters for his first save.

Vásquez (3-1) pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed five hits and three runs in his first career start against the Giants.

Padres RHP Walker Buehler (1-2, 5.40 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series Tuesday. RHP Logan Webb (2-3, 4.30) get the start for the Giants.

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San Francisco Giants' Trevor McDonald pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Trevor McDonald pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez scores against the San Diego Padres on Rafael Devers' sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez scores against the San Diego Padres on Rafael Devers' sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Lag BaOmer is a festive day in the Jewish calendar that brings communities together in celebration and shared tradition. It falls on the 33rd day of a 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot, and marks a pause during a period of mourning. Across Israel, the holiday is most visible through bonfires that light up the night, as families and friends gather outdoors to sing, share food, and spend time together.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children build bonfires in preparation for Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children build bonfires in preparation for Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish youth stands next to bonfires during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish youth stands next to bonfires during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews are reflected in a window as they stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews are reflected in a window as they stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys are reflected in a window as they stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys are reflected in a window as they stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys prepare to light a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys prepare to light a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews gather around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews gather around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews gather around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews gather around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys stand around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with bonfires, music, and gatherings, at the Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Children collect wood for a a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Children collect wood for a a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children build bonfires in preparation for Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children build bonfires in preparation for Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer, traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

A woman takes a photo of her children next to a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

A woman takes a photo of her children next to a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Children collect wood for a a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Children collect wood for a a bonfire during Lag BaOmer celebrations in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dance around a bonfire during Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked by bonfire, music, and communal celebrations, in Netanya, Israel, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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