SAN DIEGO -- Fighting for a postseason berth, Jeff Samardzija and the San Francisco Giants finally figured out the pesky San Diego Padres. Cheap Air Jordan 11 Retro All Black .Angel Pagans single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth and Samardzija struck out nine in seven innings for the Giants, who beat the Padres 2-1 on Thursday night to keep pace with the New York Mets for the NL wild card lead.The Mets and Giants took a half-game lead over the idle St. Louis Cardinals in the wild card race. New York beat Philadelphia 9-8 in 11 innings.San Francisco continues to trail Los Angeles by six games in the NL West, but the Dodgers reduced their magic number to four by beating Colorado 7-4.The Giants faced a Padres lineup that included five rookies, three making their big league debut. The Giants snapped a six-game losing streak to the Padres, who have been their nemesis during their second-half skid. The Padres swept the Giants at San Francisco last week and in San Diego in the first series after the All-Star break. The Giants had swept the Padres three times in the first two months of the season.Samardzija joined the Giants as a free agent so he could pitch in games like this.Its great, thats why I signed up to come over here and play, was to be playing in September, important games in September, he said. Thats why we play this game, to compete at the highest level, and with the most on the line.I tried to hang in there in the game long enough and then we squeaked on through there in the eighth. It was a nice way to end it.Samardzija (12-10) allowed four hits in seven scoreless innings, and walked none.Hes a horse, manager Bruce Bochy said. Thats obviously part of the deal, what intrigued us about him, his stuff and how strong he is. Hes really good, throwing the ball well right now, all his pitches locating. Gave us what we needed.Joe Panik, who had been in an 0-for-24 slump, doubled to right-center opening the eighth against Christian Friedrich (5-11). His fly ball ticked off the end of rookie Hunter Renfroes glove, hit the ground and bounced over the fence. Kelby Tomlinson, pinch-hitting for Samardzija, singled to left to put runners on the corners and chase Friedrich. Brad Hand came on and induced Eduardo Nunez to hit into a force, with Panik holding at third. Pagan then hit a blooper that landed just fair and brought in Panik.Renfroe fielded Paniks blooper and made a strong throw, but first baseman Wil Myers cut it off.Since there was no other play there, Wil probably wants to let that ball go, manager Andy Green said. I think hed say that right now. I dont think were accustomed to Hunter Renfroes arm yet. That is a very unique play to see a ball drop on the line like that and see a guy coming up firing like that. I dont know how far up the line it was going to be to Hedgy (Austin Hedges), but I thought it was going to be close enough to be an interesting play at the plate. ... Theres some arm strength there.Hunter Pence doubled with two outs to bring in Nunez.Padres pinch-hitter Alex Dickerson homered off Derek Law with one out in the eighth.Sergio Romo pitched the ninth for his second save in as many chances. Schimpf doubled with one out before Renfroe popped up to first base and fellow rookie Carlos Asuaje grounded to short to end it.Padres outfielders Renfroe and Manual Margot, and second baseman Asuaje were making their first big league starts.Renfroe, Margot, Asuaje and Hedges were called up Wednesday from Triple-A El Paso. Renfroe and Asuaje made their big league debuts as pinch-hitters on Wednesday night while Margot made his as a pinch-runner. Hedges made his big league debut last year.Renfroe singled to left for his first career hit in the second and then singled to center in the fifth.Padres reliever Jose Torres made his big league debut when he started the ninth.TRAINERS ROOMGiants: Bochy said RHP Johnny Cueto, who was forced out of his start Tuesday night with a strained groin, is improving and will try to throw on Friday. ... Bochy said SS Brandon Crawfords dislocated pinky on his glove hand was doing a lot better. Yesterday he had a tough day. It was really sore. Hes throwing to keep in shape.Padres: Green said RHP Colin Rea has begun throwing. Hes been shut down with an elbow injury.UP NEXTGiants: Rookie RHP Albert Suarez (3-4, 4.16) is scheduled to start Friday night.Padres: RHP Edwin Jackson (4-6, 6.00) gets the start Friday night. Cheap Air Jordan 11 Retro Brown . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. Cheap Jordan 11s Online . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. http://www.cheapjordans11online.com/cheap-air-jordan-11-retro-white/ .1 million pounds ($61.2 million) on Saturday, giving the beleaguered English Premier League champions a major lift.NGolo Kante will not commit his long-term future to Leicester City but is focused on bringing the Premier League title to the King Power Stadium. The French midfielder has been one of the best players in the Premier League since he moved to England from Caen last summer.His impressive performances have helped propel Leicester to the top of the Premier League - the Foxes are five points clear of second placed Tottenham with seven games remaining. However, it has also led to reports of a big-money move and Kante has been linked to clubs such as Juventus, Chelsea and Arsenal.When asked if he would be at Leicester next season, Kante told Sky Sports News HQ: I will fight for Leicester this season and next season we never know and we will see.At this moment I am focused on Leicester. We have to finish well this season but I dont mind about the other clubs.Kante took only eight minutes to score his first international goal on his first start for France on Tuesday night. Kante celebrates scoring the opening goal for France on his 25th birthday as they defeated Russia 4-2 Many French commentators made him the man of the match as France beat Russia 4-2 at the Stade de France.Three years ago he was playing in the French third division but this week he celebrated his 25th birthday in style by opening the scoring in Paris.Kante added: It was a good present for my birthday. [it was my] first time in the starting line-up and first goal. It was a good win and we are happy.Kante almost joined Marseille last summer before a tour of Leicesters ground and facilities convinced him to sign a four-year deal at the King Powwer Stadium. Cheap Air Jordan 11 Retro Orange. Kante joined Leicester for £5.6m from Ligue 1 side Caen last summer Since his £5.6m transfer, he has become an integral part of a team who have surprised everyone - Kante included - by establishing a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.It is unbelievable because we werent thinking about this at the start of the season, he added. All things are good and we are happy.With only seven games to go until the end of the season, Leicester are closing in on becoming the most unexpected English champions since Nottingham Forest in 1978.All that stands between them and greatness is games against Southampton, Sunderland, West Ham United, Swansea City, Manchester United, Everton and Chelsea. Kante made his first start for his country against Russia and is now in contention for a squad place at Euro 2016 A minimum haul of 17 points from those games would guarantee Leicester the title for the first time in their 132-year history.Kante said: We will fight for the title but it is not [our] due. We have to fight in every game. There are seven games left. We hope to win the league but its not finished. Also See: Challengers facing testing times Drinkwater hopeful of Euro place How did your players get on? Get a free ￡10 bet Wholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys From China Cheap Nike Basketball Jerseys Wholesale Hockey Jerseys China Nike Baseball Jerseys Cheap College Jerseys China Cheap Football Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys Canada Wholesale Nike MLB Jerseys Canada Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic Canada Stitched Soccer Jerseys Canada Cheap Jerseys Canada NFL ' ' '