The San Diego Padres aim to secure another series win on Wednesday night, facing off in the second game of three games against the Seattle Mariners.
On Tuesday night, the Padres triumphed over the Mariners, winning 4-1, thanks to Michael King’s exceptional pitching alongside outstanding performances from San Diego’s top three relievers: Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam, and Mason Miller.
With a record of 11-6, the Padres are entering Wednesday’s matchup on a six-game winning streak and having claimed nine victories in their last 10 games. The Mariners, currently at 8-10, had their four-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday night.
A victory for the Padres on Wednesday would put them in an excellent position to claim this year’s Vedder Cup.
Padres vs. Mariners Pitching Matchup on Wednesday
The pitching duel on Wednesday night promises to be thrilling, featuring right-handers Randy Vásquez and Emerson Hancock at Petco Park.
Vásquez has emerged as the leading starter for the Padres this season, boasting a 1.02 ERA over three starts (17.2 innings) with an impressive tally of 19 strikeouts against just four walks.
He started the season with consecutive quality starts before falling just one out short in his latest outing.
In contrast, Hancock has also pitched 17.2 innings this season, holding a 2.04 ERA along with 19 strikeouts to three walks. He began his season with six no-hit innings and nine strikeouts, but his last performance saw him give up three runs in five innings.
Hancock faced the Padres twice previously in his career, making his MLB debut against them in 2023 and again at Petco Park last year. In those appearances, he allowed two runs across 9.2 innings, resulting in a 1.86 ERA.
Padres Starting Lineup
- Ramón Laureano, LF
- Jackson Merrill, CF
- Xander Bogaerts, SS
- Manny Machado, 3B
- Gavin Sheets, DH
- Nick Castellanos, RF
- Ty France, 1B
- Jake Cronenworth, 2B
- Freddy Fermin, C
Fernando Tatis Jr. seems to be sitting out tonight, with Castellanos taking his place in right field. Bogaerts has moved up to the number three slot, and France is getting another shot against his former team.
How to Watch Padres vs. Mariners on Jackie Robinson Day
The first pitch for the Padres versus Mariners on Wednesday, April 15 — Jackie Robinson Day — is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. PT/9:40 p.m. ET. The game will be available on Padres.TV and in the MLB app.
The Padres have announced that games are also available via cable on the following channels:
- Cox (Channel 83)
- DirecTV (Channel 694-3)
- AT&T Uverse (Channel 781 or 1781)
- Spectrum (Channel 305 or 443)
Radio broadcasts will be available on 97.3 The Fan (in English) and XEMO 860 (in Spanish).
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