Giants Face Padres in Key MLB Matchup in San Diego

San Diego, CA — The San Francisco Giants (19-10) are set to play the San Diego Padres (17-11) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants, while Nick Pivetta pitches for the Padres. Both teams are looking to improve after their recent performances.

San Francisco enters the game after a thrilling walk-off win against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, securing a 3-2 victory thanks to a unique little-league home run in the ninth inning. The Giants had a day off on Monday, allowing their bullpen to rest before facing San Diego.

Meanwhile, the Padres are struggling, having lost four consecutive games, including a disappointing series sweep capped off by a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. This puts added pressure on San Diego to turn their fortunes around in front of their home crowd.

The matchup features a low total of 6.5 runs, the lowest on today’s schedule. Webbs’ performance has shown promise, with a no-runs-first-inning (NRFI) record of 4-2 in his six starts this season. Pivetta also trends toward a no-runs-first-inning, boasting a 4-1 record in the same category through his five starts.

Betting experts suggest the NRFI might be an appealing option at -135, given the current trends and the low scoring expectation. Fans and bettors alike are eager to see how this game unfolds.

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