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

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.
Secured the W 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XyMJfW1rff
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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:
King of Ks.
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🔥 @7Kinger14 pic.twitter.com/Rq6dfIGFwZ
PAULEY TO THE 'PEN!!! pic.twitter.com/6Bd7gpybcY
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Batten for the lead! pic.twitter.com/zFRTil9FBW
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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.