The San Diego Padres will face off against the Miami Marlins in an exciting National League matchup at PETCO Park. Both teams are looking to improve their records and make a push towards the playoffs.
A Pitcher’s Duel in San Diego: Padres vs. Marlins
The Padres, with a record of 60-67, have had their ups and downs this season. They are currently 10th in the National League standings and 4th in the West division. Their starting pitcher for this game will be Seth Lugo, who has a record of 4-6 and an ERA of 3.92. Lugo will be looking to lead his team to victory and put an end to their current losing streak.
On the other side, the Marlins come into this game with a record of 65-62. They are 9th in the National League standings and 3rd in the East division. The Marlins’ starting pitcher will be Sandy Alcantara, who has a record of 6-10 and an ERA of 4.11. Alcantara will be aiming to shut down the Padres’ offense and secure a win for his team.
The game will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd at 1:10 PM PT. You can catch all the action on MLB Network.
Key Things to Watch Out For:
– The Marlins’ Luis Arraez leads the team in batting average with an impressive average of .356. Keep an eye on him as he looks to make an impact at the plate.
– The Padres will rely on their starting pitcher, Seth Lugo, to deliver a strong performance on the mound. Watch how he utilizes his pitches and tries to keep the Marlins’ hitters at bay.
– Look for power hitters like Jorge Soler and Jake Burger on the Marlins’ roster as they lead the team in home runs. Will they be able to connect with the ball and provide some offensive firepower?
– The Marlins have struggled with injuries recently, including players like Tommy Nance and Matt Barnes. Keep an eye on the injury report to see if any key players will be absent from the lineup.
Injuries:
San Diego Padres:
– Drew Pomeranz (RP, Elbow/Flexor, D60)
– Ji Man Choi (1B, Rib, D10)
– Alek Jacob (RP, Elbow, D15)
– Drew Carlton (RP, Elbow, D60)
– Joe Musgrove (SP, Shoulder, D15)
– Tim Hill (RP, Finger, D15)
– Reiss Knehr (RP, Elbow, D60)
Miami Marlins:
– Tommy Nance (RP, Shoulder, D60)
– Matt Barnes (RP, Hip, D60)
– JT Chargois (RP, Rib, D15)
– Trevor Rogers (SP, Forearm, D60)
– Johnny Cueto (SP, Illness, D15)
– Jonathan Davis (CF, Knee, D60)
– Avisaíl García (RF, Hamstring, Day-to-Day)
– Anthony Bender (RP, Elbow, D60)
– Huascar Brazoban (RP, Hamstring, D15)
– Max Meyer (SP, Elbow, D60)
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