The San Diego Padres are set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a crucial .500 showdown. With a win, the Padres will get back to .500 for the season. The team has been struggling despite having a talented roster, with key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado not performing at their usual level.
Starting Pitcher
Walker Buehler will start for the Padres, looking to rebound from his last outing where he allowed nine earned runs. Buehler has been better at home, with a 3.13 ERA in San Diego. He will face a Diamondbacks team that has been bad on the road, with a 17-25 record.
The Diamondbacks have done well on offense, despite trading away several players. They may look to make more trades, with Ketel Marte’s name being mentioned in rumors. The team’s starter, Brandon Pfaadt, has bounced between the bullpen and rotation and is coming off a start against the Giants where he allowed three hits and one solo homer.
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