San Diego Padres Look to Overcome Arizona Diamondbacks in Divisional Showdown With J.P. Sears Making Debut

The San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in a three-game divisional series starting on Monday evening. The Padres have chosen J.P. Sears as their starting pitcher, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Brandon Pfaadt. With the Diamondbacks currently leading the season series 4-3, the game is expected to be closely contested. For a detailed prediction on whether the Diamondbacks can secure a home win on Monday, be sure to check out the Padres vs. Diamondbacks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres -140 | Diamondbacks +118
Spread: Padres -1.5 (+115) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-142)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 58%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are preparing for their upcoming series with J.P. Sears set to start on the mound. Sears, who was recently acquired in a trade with the A's, has had a mixed season so far, with a 4.95 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Despite this, the Padres remain in a strong position in the standings, only three games behind the Dodgers in the division and holding the 3rd wildcard spot. The team's bullpen, already one of the best in the league, has been further bolstered by the addition of Mason Miller. Offensively, Gavin Sheets has seen a slight dip in performance recently, while Xander Bogaerts has shown improvement in July. Catcher Elias Diaz has had a productive stretch with five RBIs in his past six games. Overall, the Padres are averaging 4.10 runs per game and have an outstanding 3.56 ERA, highlighting their strong pitching staff.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Brandon Pfaadt will be starting for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday evening, despite a disappointing season thus far. Although he struggled in his last outing, giving up seven runs in just 4.2 innings against Detroit, Pfaadt has shown some improvement in recent games, conceding two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. He currently holds a 5.11 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP with a 10-7 record in 116.1 innings pitched. Pfaadt has had success against the Padres this season, allowing only two runs in eight innings with a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 2-2 record in 41.2 career innings against them. The Diamondbacks have had a tough season and were forced to make trades last week, but have shown some promise with wins against the A's after being swept by Detroit. Despite their struggles on the mound, Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marie, and Geraldo Perdomo have been standouts at the plate. Perdomo, in particular, has excelled against the Padres, recording 10 RBIs against them this season. The team continues to await the return of catcher Gabriel Moreno from injury. Arizona's offense ranks sixth in the league with an average of 4.8 runs per game, but their pitching has been a weakness, with a 4.56 ERA placing them 25th in the league.

San Diego Padres Face Tough Challenge Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres have struggled against the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, losing in four out of their seven matchups. Particularly weak on the road with a 2-4 record in their last six games, the Padres face a tough challenge. Adding to their difficulties, new Padres pitcher J.P. Sears will be making his team debut following a recent trade with the A’s. Sears has struggled this season, posting a subpar 4.44 ERA in his past five outings. On the other hand, Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt has excelled against the Padres, allowing only two runs in eight innings in their sole meeting this season. With a career 3.24 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 41.2 innings, Pfaadt poses a formidable threat to the struggling Padres.

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