San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 2, 2024

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Jul 2, 2024 6:14 AM
The San Diego Padres, holding a 46-42 overall record and 22-20 on the road, head to Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers, who sit at 38-46 overall and 20-19 at home, in their series opener on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 8:05 PM. This matchup pits two teams trending in different directions, with the Padres seeking to build on their winning record and the Rangers looking to turn their season around. Expect a competitive contest as these American League and National League foes clash.
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Padres vs Rangers statistics

Stat Padres Rangers
Hits 784 (1st) 675 (15th)
Batting Average .263 (2nd) .238 (19th)
Runs Batted In 396 (5th) 341 (15th)
Runs 412 (5th) 357 (16th)
Home Runs 98 (7th) 86 (Tied-15th)
Walks 259 (17th) 262 (Tied-12th)
Stolen Bases 60 (12th) 46 (21st)
Strikeouts 592 (29th) 641 (Tied-24th)
Pitches 12665 (5th) 11966 (24th)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 @ Baltimore Orioles W 11-2
6/29/24 @ Baltimore Orioles L 6-5
6/28/24 @ Baltimore Orioles L 2-1
6/27/24 @ Baltimore Orioles L 11-2
6/26/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 6-5 F/10

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 @ Boston Red Sox L 4-1
6/29/24 @ Boston Red Sox W 11-1
6/28/24 @ Boston Red Sox W 9-2
6/26/24 vs Washington Nationals W 8-5
6/25/24 vs Washington Nationals W 9-7

Padres vs Rangers predictions

As the San Diego Padres gear up to face off against the Texas Rangers, keep an eye on players like Manny Machado and Jurickson Profar, who have been on a roll this season. Machado, with his ability to drive in runs and keep his batting average high, is expected to bring significant firepower. On the other hand, Profar's consistency at the plate has turned many games in San Diego’s favor. Given their current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see both players contributing heavily to the Padres' scoreboard in this series.

Shifting focus to the Texas Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi is slated to start on the mound and his performance this season suggests he might put up a solid fight. Eovaldi’s ability to maintain a decent ERA and WHIP puts him in a good position to challenge the Padres' hitters. At bat, Adolis Garcia is someone the Rangers will heavily rely on, given his power-hitting capabilities and ability to drive in crucial runs. This matchup could well hinge on the performances of these key players from the Rangers lineup.

Looking at the overall dynamics of both teams, along with player form and matchups, it appears the Padres might have a slight edge, especially with their robust batting lineup and strategic base running. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and the Rangers have enough talent to turn the tables. One thing's certain, this is going to be a closely contested game filled with exciting moments.

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Padres vs Rangers game info

Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Tue 8:05 PM
Temperature 102°
Chance of Rain 3%

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