Game Details
- Matchup: San Diego Padres (35-24) vs. San Francisco Giants (33-28)
- Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Time: 9:45 PM ET
- Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports San Diego, NBC Sports Bay Area
Recent Performance:
- Padres won Game 1 of the series 1-0 in extra innings.
- Giants have lost four of their last six games.
- San Diego leads the season series 4-0.
Probable Pitchers
- San Diego Padres: Nick Pivetta (6-2, 2.74 ERA)
- Last outing: 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks vs. Dodgers.
- San Francisco Giants: Kyle Harrison (1-1, 2.51 ERA)
- Last outing: 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks vs. Cubs.
Key Players to Watch
- San Diego Padres:
- Manny Machado: 17 doubles, 7 HR, .315 AVG.
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 13 HR, .265 AVG.
- San Francisco Giants:
- Jung Hoo Lee: 14 doubles, 6 HR, .269 AVG.
- Heliot Ramos: 11 HR, .293 AVG.
Game Analysis & Prediction
The Padres enter Game 2 with momentum after securing a 1-0 victory in extra innings, thanks to a clutch sacrifice fly by José Iglesias. San Diego’s pitching staff has been dominant, holding the Giants to just three hits in the opener. Nick Pivetta will take the mound, looking to continue his stellar season with a 2.74 ERA and 71 strikeouts.
San Francisco, despite its recent struggles, remains a tough opponent at home. Kyle Harrison has been solid, boasting a 2.51 ERA, but the Giants’ offense has been inconsistent, scoring just two runs in their last game. With injuries affecting their bullpen, including Jordan Hicks landing on the 15-day IL, San Francisco will need a strong performance from its starters to stay competitive.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres – 112
San Francisco Giants 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025
