There was an extra buzz around Oracle Park on Monday night, as the long-anticipated 2026 arrival of Bryce Eldridge was finally happening. Giants fans gathered to see if the 21-year-old, power-hitting prospect could live up to the massive expectations that have been placed on him. Instead, some veterans took center stage, as San Francisco snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 home win over San Diego.

Trevor McDonald was outstanding for the Giants, who improved to 14-21. The righthander, who was pressed to duty on Monday night, pitched a gem, hurling seven innings, allowing one earned run, while striking out eight San Diego hitters. With that performance, the call-up gained his first MLB win of the year, and just the second victory of his young career.

While the 25-year-old was dealing on the mound, a veteran hitter was delivering at the dish. Much-maligned first baseman Rafael Devers – he, with the big contract and the minuscule numbers – seemingly awoke from his slumber. The slugger went 1 for 2 with a walk and two RBI.

Casey Schmitt originally kicked off the Giants’ scoring with a first-inning solo shot, his fifth homer in 2026. Prior to Schmitt’s blast, the Giants had gone homerless in their last 223 plate appearances.

Eldridge a non-factor in first start

Bryce Eldridge started at designated hitter and batted seventh in his initial MLB game of 2026. However, fans will have to wait on the fireworks; the lefthanded hitter went 0 for 2 with a walk in Monday’s match-up.

On deck tomorrow: The Giants will send righthander Logan Webb (2-3, 4.30 ERA) to the hill, while the Padres will counter with RHP Walker Buehler (1-2, 5.40 ERA) on Tuesday. First pitch at Oracle Park is scheduled for 6:45 PM Pacific Time.

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The San Diego Community College District said Monday it is battling a major cyberattack that began on Saturday and led the system to take some internet, email, websites and registration platforms offline while it is in the midst of enrolling students for summer classes.

“The attack was detected immediately by the district’s IT security systems and no data has been compromised,” said Jack Beresford, a spokesperson for the district.

“All the district’s (four) colleges remain open and most classes are continuing as scheduled. However, some operations such as bookstores and cafeterias may be closed as are some offices with employees working remotely,” he said. “The district is keeping students and employees informed via text, updates on the SDCCD Safe app, Canvas, and social media.”

About 60,000 students will take classes during summer sessions at San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar and Continuing Education colleges. Later this month, the district will award its first bachelor’s degree-level diplomas to students studying cybersecurity.

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike suffered life- threatening injuries this weekend after colliding with a car in Carmel Valley, according to the San Diego Police Department.

The crash happened in the 5500 block of Del Mar Heights Road at about 5:40 p.m. Saturday, when the boy attempted to make a left turn from the westbound bike lane onto southbound Old Carmel Valley Road and was hit by the front passenger side of a Tesla, police said.

The unidentified boy suffered life-threatening injuries including a fractured collarbone and multiple brain bleeds, which required surgery, police said in a statement.

A 64-year-old man who was driving a 2023 Tesla Model Y westbound in the number one lane of Del Mar Heights Road was not injured and alcohol was not a factor in the collision, police said.

The SDPD’s Traffic Division is handling the investigation. Anyone with information related to the crash was encouraged to call SDPD or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.