Game Details
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports San Diego
Team Form & Storylines
San Francisco Giants
- Record: 61–64 (3rd in NL West)
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Streak: W2
- Recent Highlight: Snapped a 7-game skid with back-to-back wins, including a 4–3 victory in the series opener
The Giants are clawing their way back into contention, riding momentum from a first-inning power surge that included homers from Wilmer Flores, Rafael Devers, and Heliot Ramos. Despite injuries to Matt Chapman and Jerar Encarnacion, their offense has shown flashes of brilliance. Devers leads the team with 24 HR and 82 RBI.
San Diego Padres
- Record: 69–56 (2nd in NL West)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L4
- Recent Highlight: Dropped four straight after a five-game win streak; trying to avoid a series loss
The Padres are looking to halt their skid behind ace Nick Pivetta, who boasts a 12–4 record with a 2.87 ERA and 144 strikeouts. Offensively, Manny Machado (20 HR, .477 SLG) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (.264 AVG, 17 HR) remain key threats, while Luis Arraez leads the team with a .291 batting average.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | Kai-Wei Teng | 1–2, 9.90 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 8 K |
| Padres | Nick Pivetta | 12–4, 2.87 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 144 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | Giants | 24 HR, 82 RBI, 7-game hit streak |
| Heliot Ramos | Giants | .267 AVG, clutch power |
| Manny Machado | Padres | 20 HR, 72 RBI, .291 AVG |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | Padres | 17 HR, 71 BB, .264 AVG |
Game Odds
San Francisco Giants 8
San Diego Giants – 240
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
