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San Diego Padres catcher Wil Nieves blasted a grand slam in the fourth inning of the team’s 6-4 victory against the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon to help clinch the series three games to four.

It was the first career grand slam for Nieves—who began his career with the Padres in 2002 and was reacquired this offseason—as he got the start in place of starting catcher Derek Norris.

Nieves hit the grand slam off of Giants right hander Jake Peavy, who was making his first start at Petco Park since being traded from the Padres on July 31, 2009.

Outfielder Will Venable also homered Sunday, his first of the season.

With the win the Friars secured their first winning series of the season, after taking three in a row against the Giants.

On Saturday, the Padres offense broke out with 20 hits in a 10-2 victory over the Giants, a game that was started by 2014 World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner.

The team will stay at home for a three game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks starting Monday.

Right hander Andrew Cashner (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will get the start for the Friars against right hander Rubby De La Rosa (1-0, 10.13) for Arizona.

First pitch on Monday is set for 7:10 p.m.

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