First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Capacity: 40,209
Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports San Diego, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — PETCO PARK (SAN DIEGO, CA)
- Temperature: 67°F at first pitch
- Wind: 7–10 mph out to right field
- Humidity: 72%
- Chance of Rain: <5%
- Ballpark Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly, but the wind to RF gives a mild boost to left‑handed pull hitters.
INJURY REPORT
Philadelphia Phillies
- Bryce Harper — ACTIVE (rest day Tuesday, fully expected to play)
- Trea Turner — ACTIVE (hamstring tightness managed)
- JT Realmuto — QUESTIONABLE (hand bruise; game‑time decision)
- Ranger Suárez — IL (forearm)
- Seranthony Domínguez — IL (shoulder)
San Diego Padres
- Fernando Tatis Jr. — ACTIVE (minor ankle soreness)
- Xander Bogaerts — IL (wrist)
- Ha‑Seong Kim — ACTIVE (quad tightness managed)
- Joe Musgrove — IL (elbow)
- Robert Suarez — ACTIVE (normal workload)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Philadelphia Phillies (28–27)
- Last 10 games: 5–5
- Road record: 12–14
- Run differential: +6
- Strength: Top‑heavy lineup, strong rotation
- Weakness: Bullpen inconsistency, streaky offense
The Phillies have alternated wins and losses for two weeks, unable to build momentum.
San Diego Padres (31–23)
- Last 10 games: 7–3
- Home record: 17–11
- Run differential: +28
- Strength: Balanced lineup, elite top‑end pitching
- Weakness: Depth behind the stars
San Diego has won 6 of its last 8 and is playing its most complete baseball of the season.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
Cristopher Sánchez — LHP, Phillies
- 2026 ERA: 3.64
- WHIP: 1.24
- K/BB: 3.0
- Last 3 starts: 17.0 IP, 8 ER, 15 K
- Pitch mix: Sinker, changeup, slider
Sánchez has been solid, relying on weak contact and a strong changeup. His success depends on command; when he falls behind, he gets hit hard.
Concern: Padres’ RH bats (Machado, Tatis, Campusano) hit lefties extremely well.
Walker Buehler — RHP, Padres
- 2026 ERA: 3.18
- WHIP: 1.12
- K/BB: 4.1
- Last 3 starts: 19.2 IP, 5 ER, 22 K
- Pitch mix: 96 mph 4‑seam, cutter, curve, slider
Buehler has been excellent since returning to full strength. His cutter has been a dominant pitch, generating weak contact and setting up his curveball.
Concern: Phillies’ left‑handed power (Harper, Schwarber) matches up well vs high‑velocity fastballs.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Bryce Harper (PHI) vs. Walker Buehler
- Harper vs 95+ mph fastballs: .310 AVG, .590 SLG
- Buehler’s fastball is elite, but Harper handles velocity
- Harper has 3 HR in his last 7 games
Edge: Phillies
2. Manny Machado (SD) vs. Cristopher Sánchez
- Machado vs LHP: .315 AVG, .560 SLG
- Sánchez’s changeup is good, but Machado punishes mistakes
- Machado has 2 HR in his last 5 games
Edge: Padres
3. Kyle Schwarber (PHI) vs. Petco Park Dimensions
- Wind blowing to RF helps Schwarber
- Buehler’s cutter moves into Schwarber’s power zone
Edge: Phillies
4. Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Phillies Bullpen
- Tatis has been hot (.333 last 10 games)
- Phillies bullpen ERA last 10 games: 4.91
Edge: Padres
SERIES HISTORY
- 2026 season series: Padres lead 1–0
- Last 20 meetings: Phillies 11, Padres 9
- At Petco Park since 2023: Padres 13–12
- Average runs per game: 8.3
This matchup has been tight for several seasons.
BETTING TRENDS
Philadelphia Phillies
- 4–1 last 5 vs NL West
- 5–2 last 7 road games
- Over is 6–3 in last 9 games
San Diego Padres
- 7–3 last 10 games
- 6–2 last 8 home games
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 Buehler starts
Head‑to‑Head
- Road team is 5–2 in last 7
- Over is 4–1 in last 5 meetings
- First‑five innings Over is 6–3 in last 9
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 150
San Diego Padres 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
