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Padres Look to Extend Winning Streak in Final Game Against Giants

This article provides a preview of the final game in a three-game series between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. The Padres won the opening game of the series, and the outcome of the middle game was unknown at the time of publication. The article offers a prediction for the upcoming finale and discusses the potential outcomes for both teams. Stay tuned to see if the Padres can secure another victory on the road or if the Giants will come out on top at home.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -163 | Giants +134
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+104) | Giants +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 62%.

San Diego Padres

San Diego continued their winning streak by defeating San Francisco in the opening game of their series. The Padres currently hold the second wild card spot in the National League playoff race. In their recent victory, Jackson Merrill led the team with three hits and Freddy Fermin hit a home run. Yu Darvish earned the win, pitching six innings with one run allowed and six strikeouts. Nick Pivetta will be starting the next game for the Padres, coming in with an 11-4 record and a 2.94 ERA this season. Despite taking a loss in his last start, Pivetta has shown strong performance in his recent outings. He has a 2-1 record against the Giants in his career, and will look to continue his success in the upcoming game.

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Giants suffered their third consecutive loss against San Diego on Monday, dropping their record to 59-60 and placing them nine games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. Currently, they are 4.5 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff race. In the game, the Giants only managed five hits, with Rafael Devers hitting a solo homer for their lone run. Logan Webb took the loss after pitching 6.1 innings. Kai-Wei Teng will be starting the next game for the Giants, with a record of 1-1 and a 5.40 ERA this season. In his last outing, he earned a win against the Nationals. Teng has only one career appearance against the Padres, where he didn't factor in the decision. Overall, Teng is 1-0 with a 6.75 ERA in three career appearances at Oracle Park.

San Diego Padres Strengthen Roster with Trade Deadline Moves, Primed for Success against San Francisco Giants

The San Diego Padres have experienced recent success, largely due to strategic roster moves made at the trade deadline to enhance their team. The team was able to secure a significant win with Yu Darvish delivering an outstanding performance on Monday night, showcasing one of his best starts of the season. Although Nick Pivetta has faced some challenges in his recent outings, he appears to be the stronger pitcher in this particular matchup. While Teng showed promise in his relief appearance against Washington, his limited experience at the major league level is a factor to consider. The San Francisco Giants have struggled offensively throughout the season, making Pivetta's ability to effectively control them a key advantage for the Padres. Ultimately, the Padres are poised for success on this important game day.

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