Padres vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Marco Gonzales for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Michael King for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Pirates |
| Hits |
1028 (2nd) |
882 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.265 (1st) |
.233 (25th) |
| Runs Batted In |
511 (10th) |
452 (21st) |
| Runs |
532 (11th) |
468 (Tied-22nd) |
| Home Runs |
128 (Tied-13th) |
110 (25th) |
| Walks |
315 (26th) |
345 (16th) |
| Stolen Bases |
77 (13th) |
66 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
761 (30th) |
1032 (5th) |
| Pitches |
16496 (16th) |
16502 (15th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
6-0 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
6-5 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
4-2 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
9-8 |
| 7/31/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
5-4 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
6-0 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
10-2 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
5-2 |
| 7/31/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
8-1 |
Padres vs Pirates predictions
Watching the San Diego Padres take on the Pittsburgh Pirates is always exciting, and some players are definitely ones to keep an eye on. For instance, Manny Machado has been swinging a hot bat lately, and his knack for driving in runs will be crucial in this matchup. Given his performance this season, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him rack up a few RBIs and maybe even blast a home run. Also, Michael King, who takes the mound for the Padres, has been impressive with his ability to strike out batters. Expect him to continue his dominant form, contributing significantly to keeping the Pirates' hitters at bay.
On the side of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds could be a key player in this game. His consistent batting average suggests he might find gaps in the Padres' defense, especially with any fastballs that catch too much of the plate. Additionally, Marco Gonzales, although having a tougher season, has shown flashes of brilliance and could very well turn in a quality start. If Gonzales can manage to keep his pitch count low and command his zones early, it could spell trouble for Padres hitters, setting the stage for a competitive game.
Given the current momentum and player performances, the Padres appear to have the upper hand in this upcoming game. Their stronger pitching and batting, particularly with players like Machado and King stepping up, should give them the edge over the Pirates. However, baseball is unpredictable, and if Gonzales finds his rhythm and Reynolds gets on base frequently, the Pirates could certainly make things interesting. Still, putting all factors together, the smart bet would likely be on the Padres clinching this one.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Oneil Cruz (SS): Day-To-Day
- Joshua Palacios (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Carmen Mlodzinski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Jack Brannigan (3B): Day-To-Day
San Diego Padres injuries
- Ha-Seong Kim (SS): Day-To-Day
- Joe Musgrove (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
- Wandy Peralta (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Stephen Kolek (RP): 15-Day-IL
Padres vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:40 PM |
| TV |
FS1 |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
20% |
