The San Diego Padres' victory over the division-rival San Francisco Giants last night was more than just their 70th win of the season, it felt like the kind of spark this team has been searching for.

During the eighth inning, a young fan ran onto the outfield grass, prompting a chase from the ballpark’s security team. Video shows one security guard wrapping up the fan and holding him upright before another guard raced in and tackled the young fan to the ground from behind.

Padres security didn’t treat this youngster like a minor. An overzealous San Diego fan learned a hard lesson Tuesday night when security tackled him to the ground at Petco Park after he ran onto the field in the eighth inning of the 5-1 win over the Giants, drawing boos from the crowd.

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The Padres beat the Giants, 5-1, at home on Tuesday night and one young fan will never forget his experience at Petco Park, but for all the wrong reasons.

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Nick Pivetta allowed a leadoff homer by Jung Hoo Lee and then settled down to tie his season high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.