{"id":60586,"date":"2023-08-14T10:51:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T14:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60586"},"modified":"2023-08-14T10:51:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T14:51:16","slug":"san-diego-padres-vs-baltimore-orioles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/14\/san-diego-padres-vs-baltimore-orioles\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego Padres vs Baltimore Orioles in Exciting Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/09\/miguel-cabrera-passes-tony-gwynn-on-all-time-hit-list\/\" target=\"_self\">San Diego Padres<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/07\/06\/jackson-holliday-prospect-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Orioles<\/a> will face off in a highly-anticipated MLB matchup on Monday. With both teams showcasing their talent and determination, this game promises to be a thrilling showdown. The Padres, with a current record of 56-62, are looking to climb up the National League standings, while the Orioles, leading the American League with a record of 73-45, aim to strengthen their grip on the top spot.<\/p>\n<p>[pickup_prop id=&#8221;34384&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>San Diego Padres vs Baltimore Orioles in Exciting Showdown<\/h2>\n<p>Taking the mound for the San Diego Padres is the formidable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/darviyu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yu Darvish<\/a>, who holds a respectable record of 8-7 with an ERA of 4.19. Darvish will be a crucial factor in the Padres&#8217; quest for victory, utilizing his pitching prowess to keep the Orioles at bay. On the other side, the Baltimore Orioles will put their faith in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rodrigr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grayson Rodriguez<\/a>, with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 5.84. Rodriguez will be determined to demonstrate his ability to silence the Padres&#8217; offense.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams will draw inspiration from their exceptional players. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kimha01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ha-Seong Kim<\/a> has consistently shown his batting prowess, leading the Padres with an impressive batting average of .286. The Padres will also rely on the power-hitting of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=sotoju01,soto--004jua&amp;search=Juan+Soto&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juan Soto<\/a>, their left fielder, who has smashed 24 home runs and is a formidable force at the plate. The battle between these two teams will be one to watch.<\/p>\n<p>[metabet_core_game_tile query=&#8221;530524&#8243; size=&#8221;350&#215;300&#8243; site_id=&#8221;lastwordonsports&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This game is scheduled to take place on Monday night at PETCO Park in San Diego. Fans can tune in to the broadcast on SDPA at 6:40 PM (Pacific time) to witness this engaging face-off between two talented teams.<\/p>\n<h3>The Key Players to Watch Out For<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Yu Darvish&#8217;s masterful pitching performance can be a game-changer for the Padres, as they look to halt the Orioles&#8217; offensive onslaught.<br \/>\n&#8211; Grayson Rodriguez, a rising star in the Orioles&#8217; roster, aims to showcase his potential and secure a crucial victory for his team.<br \/>\n&#8211; Ha-Seong Kim&#8217;s ability to consistently deliver with his bat makes him a player to watch, as he strives to lead the Padres&#8217; charge.<br \/>\n&#8211; Juan Soto&#8217;s explosive power hitting has the potential to wreak havoc on the Orioles&#8217; pitching, presenting a significant challenge for Baltimore&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<h3>Injuries<\/h3>\n<p><strong>San Diego Padres:<\/strong> RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pomerdr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Pomeranz<\/a> (Elbow\/Flexor, D60), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/morejad01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Morejon<\/a> (Knee, D15), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacobal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alek Jacob<\/a> (Elbow, D15), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carltdr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Carlton<\/a> (Elbow, D15), SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/musgrjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Musgrove<\/a> (Shoulder, D15), SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wachami01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Wacha<\/a> (Shoulder, D15), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillti01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Hill<\/a> (Finger, D15), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/knehrre01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reiss Knehr<\/a> (Elbow, D60)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baltimore Orioles:<\/strong> LF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hicksaa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Hicks<\/a> (Hamstring, D10), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tatedi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dillon Tate<\/a> (Elbow, D60), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vothau01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Voth<\/a> (Elbow, D60), SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/meansjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Means<\/a> (Elbow, D60), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/akinke01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keegan Akin<\/a> (Back, D15), RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/couloda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Coulombe<\/a> (Biceps, D15)<\/p>\n<p>Main photo credits:<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The San Diego Padres and the Baltimore Orioles will face off in a highly-anticipated MLB matchup on Monday. With both teams showcasing their talent and determination, this game promises to be a thrilling showdown. The Padres, with a current record of 56-62, are looking to climb up the National League standings, while the Orioles, leading [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4389,"featured_media":60587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,30],"tags":[699,5661,278,2030,4455,1860,2544,2133,726,84],"class_list":["post-60586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-orioles","category-padres","tag-aaron-hicks","tag-dillon-tate","tag-drew-pomeranz","tag-grayson-rodriguez","tag-ha-seong-kim","tag-joe-musgrove","tag-john-means","tag-juan-soto","tag-michael-wacha","tag-yu-darvish"],"modified_by":"Troy Brock","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4389"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60586"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60586\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}