The Philadelphia Phillies (54–39) head west to face the San Diego Padres (50–43) on Friday, July 11 at 9:40 PM ET at PETCO Park, opening a three-game interleague series. With both teams in playoff contention and featuring elite talent on both sides, this matchup promises a high-stakes showdown between Ranger Suárez and Ryan Bergert.
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | 54–39 | 6–4 | 24–23 (Away) |
| San Diego Padres | 50–43 | 5–5 | 29–17 (Home) |
- Phillies are coming off a dominant 13–0 win over the Giants, showcasing their offensive depth.
- Padres edged Arizona 4–3 in their last outing and have won 4 of their last 7.
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies – Ranger Suárez (LHP)
- Record: 7–2
- ERA: 1.99
- WHIP: 1.01
- Last Start: 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 K vs Giants
- Note: Phillies are 8–4 in games Suárez starts
San Diego Padres – Ryan Bergert (RHP)
- Record: 1–0
- ERA: 2.67
- WHIP: 1.33
- Last Start: 3 IP, 3 ER, 4 K vs Diamondbacks
- Note: Padres are 6–3 when Bergert pitches
Key Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 29 HR, 68 RBI – ranks 4th in MLB in homers
- Trea Turner: .294 AVG – team leader in batting average
- Nick Castellanos: .276 AVG, 11 HR – consistent middle-order bat
- Alec Bohm: .282 AVG – 2-game hit streak entering Friday
San Diego Padres
- Manny Machado: .291 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBI – team leader in power and production
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 16 HR – heating up with recent long balls
- Luis Arraez: .289 AVG – top contact hitter in the lineup
- Gavin Sheets: .261 AVG, 14 HR – emerging as a reliable slugger
- Phillies are 26–8 when favored at –165 or more
- Padres are 4–7 as +139 underdogs
- Over has hit in each of Phillies’ last 3 games with a rest advantage
Game Storylines
- Pitching Duel: Suárez’s elite ERA and command vs Bergert’s breakout potential
- Offensive Firepower: Schwarber and Machado both rank top 50 in MLB for HR and RBI
- Series History: Phillies won 2 of 3 in their last series vs Padres
- Ballpark Factor: PETCO Park favors pitchers, but both teams have power bats capable of clearing the fences
Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: MLB Network / NBC Sports Philadelphia / SDPA / MLB.tv
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 165
San Diego Padres 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, July 10, 2025
