The stage is set for a showdown as the San Diego Padres take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Both teams are eager to secure a crucial victory, with the Padres aiming to rebound from a tough series split against the St. Louis Cardinals and the Rays hoping to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Mariners.
How to Watch
Date: August 30, 2024
Time: 3:50 pm PT
Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV, Apple+ TV
Radio: KWFN 97.3, XEMO 860
Odds
- Moneyline : Padres +105 | Rays -125
- Spread : Padres +1.5 (-195) | Rays -1.5 (+162)
- Total : Over/Under (7.5)
- Padres : Over (-115)
- Rays : Under (-105)
- Odds found at Caesars Sportsbook
Pitching Matchup: Martin Perez vs. Taj Bradley
The Padres will put their trust in Martin Perez , who’s had a rollercoaster of a season with a 3-5 record and a 4.60 ERA. Perez has had his struggles, especially against the Rays, with a less-than-stellar 6.93 ERA over his last five starts against them. But, if baseball has taught us anything, it’s that every game is a new opportunity, and Perez will be looking to turn the tide in his favor.
On the flip side, the Rays are handing the ball to their promising young arm, Taj Bradley . With a 6-8 record and a 3.77 ERA, Bradley has been solid, but there’s a twist—this will be his first-ever start against the Padres. Will the lack of familiarity work to his advantage, or will it leave him vulnerable to San Diego’s potent lineup? That’s the million-dollar question.
Predictions: Padres to Edge Out the Rays
The Padres are in a groove, particularly when the sun goes down, having won their last six night games after a road loss. The Rays, meanwhile, have been shaky as home favorites, dropping five of their last seven in similar situations.
With the Padres showing resilience in the second half of the season and the Rays struggling to find consistency, especially on offense, this could be a night where the Padres steal the spotlight.
Score Prediction: Padres 5, Rays 3
More Insights
- The Padres have won six consecutive night games following a road loss.
- The Rays have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites.
- Even without Fernando Tatis Jr. , the Padres lineup has been delivering, with key contributions from Jurickson Profar and Manny Machado .
- Tampa Bay’s offense has been hit-or-miss lately, which could spell trouble against a Padres team hitting its stride.
Local San Diego, CA
Most Popular
Comments / 0