The San Diego Padres passed up a chance to guarantee a win in this series last night. After a 2-1 and 6-3 win, Carlos Rodon made the Padres look foolish last night. Wilmer Flores connected on a fly ball for 2 runs after Yu Darvish left the game to give the Giants a 3-1 lead.
It was over the moment @Carlos_Rodon55 took the mound 🤫 pic.twitter.com/Ja3sJPATUi
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) July 10, 2022
Darvish pitched a strong, but the run support was limited. The game was over for the Padres after Kim Ha-Seong hit into a double-play in the 2nd inning with 1 out. The Padres tied the game up, but they couldn’t blow the game open.
The Padres can’t waste pitching performances like that in the NL West. The Dodgers will gladly use the opportunity to pull away if they’re sputtering.
That’s how fast the Dodgers can make this a non-competitive division. If the Padres don’t watch out, this is going to turn into a double-digit deficit soon.
The absence of Fernando Tatis Jr. hurts offensive production. The lack of a clutch hit I talked about last night might have been there with Tatis Jr. in the lineup.
However, the Padres still have enough talent to be competitive and win games. Not taking advantage of a masterful performance from Davish isn’t acceptable.
The Giants won their second game in ten attempts last night. Despite the 2-run win, that was all Rodon’s doing. The offense had the bases loaded in the top of the 2nd with no outs, and like the Padres, only scored a run.
San Diego will look to get back on track and win three out of four games with rookie MacKenzie Gore on the hill. He’s a promising young starter for the Padres—veteran Alex Wood counters for the Giants at Petco Park.
Head below for our free Giants vs. Padres prediction on July 10, 2022.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Live Betting Odds:
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | +1.5 (-195) | +100 | Over 7.5 (-125) |
| San Diego Padres | -1.5 (+165) | -120 | Under 7.5 (+105) |
| Team Data | San Francisco Giants | San Diego Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 41-41 | 49-36 |
| Away/Home Record | 20-21 | 23-18 |
| Batting Average | .230 | .238 |
| Batting Average Away/Home | .229 | .224 |
| Runs Per 9 | 4.72 | 4.47 |
| Team ERA | 4.07 | 3.55 |
| Team ERA Away/Home | 4.26 | 3.28 |
Giants vs. Padres Prediction:
Alex Wood has been in the major leagues since 2013. The Giants are his fourth different team, spending most of his career and having the most consistent success with the Dodgers. After he struggled mightily in 2019 and 2020, the Giants took a chance on him.
The 2020 campaign could still be a success for Wood, too, but he’s failing to stay on track consistently. Going into Sunday afternoon, Wood has a 4.83 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.
Wood has allowed 17 hits, 4 walks, and 13 earned runs in those three performances. I want to go back to May 22 in his most recent start versus the Padres.
They went on for a 10-1 win at Oracle Park in that one. The Padres, without Tatis Jr., are hitting .288 with a .323 OBP versus Wood in 40 at-bats.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Betting Trends:
Giants
- Record (Last 10): 2-8
- 0-5 overall in their previous five games after a win
- 1-4 overall in their previous five games on the road versus a team with a winning record
- 0-4 overall in their previous four games versus a left-handed starter
- 2-6 overall in their previous eight games on the road
- 1-5 overall in their previous six games versus the Padres
Padres
- Record (Last 10): 4-6
- 9-2 overal in their previous 11 fourth game of a series
- 7-3 overall in their previous ten games on a Sunday
- 5-1 overall in their previous six games versus the Giants
- 20-9 overall in their previous 29 games versus a left-handed starter
- OVER is 6-2 in their previous eight games at San Diego
MacKenzie Gore has a lot of promise in the San Diego rotation. Besides a couple of bad starts in 12 attempts, Gore has been pitching well in his rookie campaign.
After getting battered for 8 earned runs at Coors Field, the toughest place to pitch in the majors, especially for a rookie, Gore responded well on June 24. Gore lasted 5 innings at Philadelphia, with 3 hits and no earned runs.
After faltering yesterday evening, expect the Padres to have the advantage. Gore likely delivers a strong outing this afternoon, but the offense has to come through and get a hit with RISP. It’s probable that they’ll find a big hit against Wood.
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