Controversial calls impact Giants and Padres games.
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The San Francisco Giants extended their winning streak to 10 games, their longest since 2004, with a controversial call in their 4-2 win against the San Diego Padres. After a long review, MLB officials ruled that Padres catcher Gary Sanchez illegally blocked the plate, allowing the Giants to score an overturned run and two more runs in the inning. Padres manager Bob Melvin called it an "awful call" and "one of the worst calls I've seen this year."
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