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Padres Postgame: Michael King Shines in San Diego's Win Over Giants

San Diego improves to 5-6.

Maren Angus-Coombs

Padres Postgame: Michael King Shines in San Diego's Win Over Giants
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King was brilliant and led his squad to a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale on Saturday afternoon.

King allowed one hit and struck out three in three complete innings. He has not given up a run in five innings of Cactus League work.

Matthew Batten drove in the game-winning run on an RBI single in the top of the ninth.

San Diego out-hit the Giants 10-8 with José Azócar and Óscar Mercado having two hits each. Graham Pauley hit a solo home run in the victory.

Here are some highlights from the game:

San Diego will send Yu Darvish to the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday at 12:10 p.m. PT at Peoria Sports Complex.

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Maren Angus-Coombs
MAREN ANGUS-COOMBS

Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite being raised in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles. She is currently a staff writer for the LA Sports Report Network.

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