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Texas Rangers to Face San Diego Padres in Crucial Interleague Matchup at Petco Park – Prediction and Betting Odds for Sunday's Game

On Sunday, July 6, the Texas Rangers will face off against the San Diego Padres in an interleague matchup at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The Padres currently lead the series 1-0 after a 3-2 victory in extra innings in the opener. This article offers a prediction for the outcome of the game, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:10 PM ET. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers, while the Padres' starting pitcher is yet to be announced. San Diego is the betting favorite at -134, with the current line at San Diego -128. Stay tuned for more updates on this matchup and other MLB picks for Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +115 | Padres -128
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-181) | Padres -1.5 (+159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 56%.

Texas vs San Diego Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers struggled offensively in the opening game of their series, recording just five hits and suffering their sixth loss in the last 11 games. Currently three games behind the final wild-card spot in the American League, the Rangers will need to improve significantly if they hope to reach the playoffs. They have struggled at the plate throughout the season, ranking 25th in the MLB in runs scored per game. Over the past couple of weeks, the team has hit .218/.303/.326, with minimal extra-base hits. The Rangers' strength lies in their pitching staff, allowing just 3.49 runs per game, the best in the majors. Jack Leiter is set to start on Sunday, with a record of 4-5, a 4.29 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP in 2025. In his last outing, Leiter pitched six innings of one-run ball against the Mariners. Texas currently holds a power ranking of 8, ranking 25th in offense, first in defense, and maintaining a 44-45 record for the season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres recently overcame a two-run deficit to defeat the Rangers, with Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth playing key roles in the victory. The Padres have won five out of their last 10 games and currently hold the bottom wild card spot in the National League. They rank 23rd in the MLB for runs scored and ninth for runs allowed. The Padres are struggling offensively, with a slash line of .214/.300/.334 in the last two weeks. The team has not announced their starting pitcher for the upcoming game, with options including Matt Waldron or a bullpen day. Yu Darvish is still not ready to return to the lineup. The Padres have a power ranking of 20 and are 47-41 overall, with Texas winning two out of their last three matchups against San Diego.

Rangers Bullpen Strength Could Tip the Scale in Anticipated Matchup against Padres

Anticipating a closely contested game, the upcoming matchup between these two teams is likely to be a struggle at the plate. In light of recent performances, the Rangers may have the edge due to their strong relief pitching. Over the last 10 days, the Rangers bullpen has shown impressive statistics with a 2.41 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 3.68 FIP, despite a 1-4 record with two saves. Conversely, the Padres bullpen has recorded a 3.51 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 2.97 FIP while going 2-1 with three saves during the same time frame. However, the Padres may face a challenge as they may need to utilize multiple relievers in the game. It is worth noting that Matt Waldron of the Padres has struggled in recent games and may require additional time to regain form.

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