Hosmer stays hot, but SD can`t catch SF in loss
(MLB.com San Diego Padres)

With their dramatic win on Tuesday, the Padres gave themselves yet another chance to win a series on Wednesday afternoon. But just like each of their past three opportunities, they squandered it from the outset. Left-hander Clayton Richard was roughed up early and the bullpen offered little reprieve as the Padres dropped their rubber match against the Giants, 9-4, at AT&T Park. They`ve now lost five consecutive series -- the past four of which have come after they split the first two games only to come unglued in the finale.