MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (54-41) vs. San Diego Padres (52-43)

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Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia, SDPA

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK
PhilliesCristopher Sánchez7-22.591.13116
PadresNick Pivetta9-23.071.03114
  • Sánchez has been one of the most consistent lefties in the NL, boasting elite ground-ball rates and a top-10 ERA.
  • Pivetta is undefeated at home this season (6-0), with a 2.30 ERA and 0.87 WHIP at Petco Park.

Team Form & Series Context

  • Series Status: Padres lead 2-0
  • Saturday Result: Padres won 5-4 behind Jackson Merrill’s two home runs and a clutch bullpen effort
  • Season Series: Padres lead 3-2

Recent Form

TeamRecord (Last 10)Batting AvgERARun Diff
Phillies4-6.2723.24+12
Padres6-4.2453.80-7

Key Players to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Kyle Schwarber – 30 HRs, 69 RBIs, 5 HRs in last 10 games
  • Nick Castellanos – .276 AVG, 22 doubles, 12 HRs
  • J.T. Realmuto – 3-for-4 Saturday with a double and RBI

San Diego Padres

  • Manny Machado – .289 AVG, 22 doubles, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. – 16 HRs, 49 walks, 12-for-36 in last 10 games
  • Jackson Merrill – 2 HRs Saturday, breaking out of a slump in dramatic fashion
  • Phillies are 38-19 when favored by -131 or more
  • Padres are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 as underdogs
  • UNDER has hit in 7 of Padres’ last 10 home games

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      – 131

San Diego Padres             7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025