The San Francisco Giants found themselves in an early hole on Tuesday night, and there was no climbing out. A 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres was defined by a tough outing from ace Logan Webb, whose early-season struggles continued to raise eyebrows.

Webb labored through just four innings, surrendering six earned runs on seven hits. While he didn’t issue a walk and threw strikes on 40 of his 62 pitches, the problem was clear: Padres hitters were making hard contact consistently. Xander Bogaerts’ solo home run was the loudest blow, but the real issue was the steady stream of traffic on the bases. Webb struck out four, but couldn’t escape the fifth inning, leaving the bullpen to clean up a mess they couldn’t fully contain.

This outing pushed Webb’s ERA north of 5.00 early in the season, a concerning trend for a pitcher known for his command. He’s still pounding the zone, but opponents are squaring him up at an alarming rate—a sharp contrast to the ground-ball machine Giants fans have come to expect. For a team built on pitching depth, this inconsistency in the rotation is a red flag.

But not all was lost. The Giants’ offense showed some fight, even if it wasn’t enough. Casey Schmitt launched a two-run homer in the first inning, giving Oracle Park an early jolt. The lineup kept the pressure on in the second, with Jesús Rodríguez delivering an RBI single and Jung Hoo Lee pushing another run across on a fielder’s choice. Rodríguez, in particular, was a bright spot, later adding a solo home run in the seventh. His first major league hit came in this contest, and he’s quickly becoming a spark in a lineup that’s been searching for consistency.

The absence of Luis Arraez (minor soreness) was felt, as the Giants lacked one of their most reliable bats. Without him, the lineup’s uneven production was more exposed, especially against a Padres team that capitalized on every mistake.

After Webb’s exit, the bullpen couldn’t stabilize the game. JT Brubaker allowed a run while navigating a rocky inning of relief, issuing two walks and two hits. Ryan Borucki gave up another run in the sixth, and Gregory Santos surrendered two more over his two innings of work. The Padres kept adding, and the Giants couldn’t keep pace.

For Giants fans, this game was a reminder of the fine margins in baseball. Webb’s early exit and the bullpen’s struggles turned a competitive start into a lopsided loss. But Rodríguez’s breakout performance offers hope—a glimpse of the young talent that could help turn the tide as the season wears on.