Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
First pitch: 4:05 p.m. ET
TV: Padres.TV / NBCS-BA
Venue & Weather
Oracle Park (waterfront open-air stadium known for pitcher-friendly dimensions and cool marine layer conditions). Forecast: Mostly sunny to clear with highs around 66–70°F, lows near 57–60°F. Westerly breezes of 10–15+ mph (potentially stronger in the afternoon), low chance of precipitation, and typical Bay Area coolness. Expect a crisp, breezy afternoon that often suppresses offense, especially for right-handed power.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Padres: RHP Michael King (10-9, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 144 K in 168.0 IP)
The 31-year-old right-hander has been excellent lately, riding a long scoreless streak (over 20 innings in recent reports) and string of quality starts. He limited the Yankees to zero earned runs over six innings in his last outing and has posted strong command and ground-ball tendencies all year.
Giants: RHP Cesar Perdomo (0-0, 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8 K in 10.0 IP)
The young right-hander (recent call-up) has been highly effective in limited action, including a strong six-inning scoreless effort in a recent start. He is filling rotation gaps amid numerous Giants injuries and has shown excellent control so far.
King enters with far more experience and proven late-season form, though Perdomo’s tiny sample is impressive.
Current Rosters & Key Players
Padres key contributors:
Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF/INF), Manny Machado (3B), Jackson Merrill (CF – multi-hit games), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Jake Cronenworth (INF), Luis Campusano (C/DH), Dustin Harris, Freddy Fermin (recent RBI production). Balanced attack with speed and power that has heated up during the current streak.
Giants key contributors:
Rafael Devers (power bat – recent grand slam), Bryce Eldridge, Jonah Cox, Andrew Knizner, Christian Koss, and other young/fill-in pieces. Offense has shown flashes but lacks consistency amid heavy injury absences.
Injury Reports
Padres:
Miguel Andujar (DH) – 10-day IL (wrist).
Gavin Sheets (1B) – 10-day IL (foot).
Jeremiah Estrada (RP) – 15-day IL (shoulder).
Longer-term 60-day: Jason Adam (RP, shoulder), Joe Musgrove (SP, elbow), Lucas Giolito (SP, elbow), Ramon Laureano (OF, hip), Luis Rengifo (INF/OF, knee), Bryan Hoeing. Ty France on paternity list.
Giants:
Extensive list including Willy Adames (SS) – 10-day IL (elbow); Marcelo Mayer (INF) – 10-day IL (forearm); Victor Bericoto (OF) – 10-day IL (knee); J.T. Brubaker (RP) – 15-day IL. Numerous 60-day absences: Matt Chapman, Harrison Bader, Keaton Winn, Adrian Houser, Matt Gage, and many others. The roster relies heavily on call-ups.
Recent Team Forms & Series Context
Padres: 79-68 overall (2nd in NL West), roughly half-game ahead of Arizona in the final NL wild-card race. Five-game winning streak after Friday’s 7-5 victory; 7-3 in last 10. Strong pitching and timely hitting have them in postseason position.
Giants: 62-86 overall (4th in NL West), near .500 at home (36-37). Lost Friday after a brief three-game win streak; roughly 5-5 in last 10. Struggling to sustain success and dealing with roster attrition.
Series: Padres lead the current three-game set 1-0 after Friday’s win at Oracle Park. These NL West rivals meet frequently; San Diego has the upper hand in recent form and standings implications.
Key Player vs. Player / Matchup Notes
King (RHP) vs. Giants: Devers is the primary power threat; King’s recent dominance and ability to induce weak contact should neutralize much of a depleted lineup.
Perdomo (RHP) vs. Padres: Tatis, Machado, Merrill, and Bogaerts present a tough test for the inexperienced starter. Perdomo’s early success relies on command, which will be challenged by San Diego’s patient approach.
Park factor: Oracle Park typically favors pitchers with its dimensions and cool conditions, aligning with both starters’ profiles and potentially keeping the total low.
Betting Trends
Padres riding momentum and superior pitching; Giants short-handed and inconsistent. Low totals common at Oracle Park; King’s form supports a Padres edge.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres – 179
San Francisco Giants 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 11, 2026
