Game Details
| Game | Time (ET) | Venue | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 1:05 PM | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA | SDPA, NBCSP, MLB Network |
| Game 2 | 7:15 PM | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA | SDPA, NBCSP, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitching Matchups
Game 1: Nick Pivetta (SD) vs. Mick Abel (PHI)
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta (RHP) | 8–2 | 3.36 | — | 101 |
| Mick Abel (RHP) | 2–1 | 3.47 | — | — |
- Pivetta is coming off a dominant 7-inning, 10-strikeout shutout vs. Washington. However, he’s struggled historically against Philadelphia, his former team, with a 9.00 ERA in 8 innings.
- Abel, a 23-year-old rookie, is making his first career start vs. San Diego. His last outing was cut short due to rain, but he’s shown flashes of promise in limited action.
Game 2: Dylan Cease (SD) vs. Cristopher Sánchez (PHI)
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease (RHP) | 3–7 | 4.53 | — | — |
| Cristopher Sánchez (LHP) | 6–2 | 2.79 | — | — |
- Cease has been inconsistent, posting a 4.23 ERA in June and allowing 4 runs in 4 innings in his last start.
- Sánchez is on fire, with a 1.85 ERA in June and 11 strikeouts in his last outing vs. Houston. His devastating changeup neutralizes both lefties and righties.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 45–39 | 5–5 | 21–22 (Road) | +34 |
| Phillies | 50–35 | 6–4 | 28–14 (Home) | +61 |
- Philadelphia won the series opener 4–0 behind Zack Wheeler’s 10-strikeout gem and Bryce Harper’s return.
- San Diego has dropped 3 of its last 4 after a 4–1 stretch.
Players to Watch
San Diego Padres
- Xander Bogaerts: 7 hits in last 3 games; batting .287 vs. lefties.
- Luis Campusano: .301 AVG, 9 HR – Quietly one of the most productive bats in the lineup.
- Jurickson Profar: 14 HR, 52 RBI – Veteran presence with clutch power.
Philadelphia Phillies
- Bryce Harper: Returned from injury Monday; 4-for-13 with 2 HR lifetime vs. Pivetta.
- Nick Castellanos: .275 AVG vs. Pivetta; 3 HR in last 7 games.
- Cristopher Sánchez: Not a hitter, but his dominance on the mound is must-watch.
Game 1 Odds
San Diego Padres – 114
Philadelphia Phillies 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Game 2 Odds
San Diego Padres 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
