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The San Francisco Giants edged the San Diego Padres 3–2 on March 30 at Petco Park in a low-scoring affair that highlighted early-season offensive struggles for both clubs. The Giants' pitching staff dominated, striking out 11 Padres batters while allowing just three hits and two earned runs with a 3.50 ERA, though the visiting offense managed only six hits and a .441 OPS. San Diego countered with seven strikeouts but couldn't overcome a .512 OPS and just three hits, mustering only two runs despite recording one home run. The Padres' 11 strikeouts and anemic .181 batting average exemplified their sluggish start, while the Giants' pitching efficiency proved decisive in a matchup where both teams struggled to generate consistent offensive pressure. The result underscores San Francisco's early reliance on strong pitching as both rosters work toward establishing rhythm in spring training.