Padres vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Luis Ortiz for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Randy Vasquez for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Pirates |
| Hits |
1042 (1st) |
893 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.265 (1st) |
.233 (25th) |
| Runs Batted In |
519 (10th) |
459 (21st) |
| Runs |
541 (11th) |
476 (22nd) |
| Home Runs |
131 (13th) |
111 (25th) |
| Walks |
320 (25th) |
351 (15th) |
| Stolen Bases |
79 (13th) |
68 (Tied-19th) |
| Strikeouts |
768 (30th) |
1047 (5th) |
| Pitches |
16699 (15th) |
16698 (16th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/7/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
9-8 F/10 |
| 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 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/7/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
9-8 F/10 |
| 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 |
Padres vs Pirates predictions
As the San Diego Padres gear up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, eyes are definitely going to be on a few standout players. One player sparking interest is Jake Cronenworth, who's expected to deliver some noteworthy at-bats. With his knack for hitting doubles and a steady run rate, he could be pivotal in tipping the scales for the Padres. On the pitching side, Randy Vasquez will be under the spotlight. Despite a challenging season, his potential to strike out many could come in handy against the Pirates’ lineup. Keeping an eye on Jurickson Profar, who’s battling a knee bruise, could also be key; his ability to drive in runs when he’s in good form shouldn’t be overlooked.
Turning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds remains a crucial component of their lineup, boasting solid batting skills that often lead the Pirates’ offensive charge. With his ability to secure hits and drive runs, he’ll be one to watch. On the mound, Luis Ortiz is showing promising form this season, and his lower ERA and WHIP suggest that he could pose a significant challenge for Padres batters. Ortiz’s knack for limiting home runs and walks might just help the Pirates to keep the runs down on the Padres' side.
Given the current form and player projections, this game promises to be an intense battle. Though Ortiz brings strong pitching to the field for the Pirates, the overall depth and stronger batting stats of the San Diego Padres might just give them the edge they need. Thus, it wouldn't be too surprising to see them pull off another win against the Pirates, extending their lead in the series. Expect some quality at-bats and strategic plays, with the Padres likely coming out on top.
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
- Jurickson Profar (LF): Day-To-Day
- 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
Padres vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Thu 12:35 PM |
| TV |
MLBN |
| Temperature |
82° |
| Chance of Rain |
2% |
