Giants Face Padres in Thrilling Monday Night MLB Matchup

San Francisco, California – The San Francisco Giants are set to host the San Diego Padres on Monday night at Oracle Park. The game, scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m. ET, marks the start of a four-game divisional series. Both teams are looking to gain ground in the National League West standings.

The Padres enter the game with a 33-24 record, fresh off a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite losing one game in that series, they secured two victories, including a dramatic 6-4 win in the finale where they came back from a 4-1 deficit.

On the other hand, the Giants have a 33-26 record and are also coming off a series victory over the Miami Marlins, winning two out of three games. They managed a strong 4-2 win on Sunday after building an early 4-0 lead.

Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos is currently leading the team with a .295 batting average and has hit ten home runs this season. He has been particularly productive lately, boasting a .429 batting average over the past five games.

The Giants will rely on their ace, Logan Webb, who has a 2.82 ERA and holds a 5-5 record across 12 starts this season. Webb last pitched on May 27 against the Tigers, where he allowed three runs while striking out ten batters over six innings.

The Padres will counter with Stephen Kolek, who has a 4.11 ERA in five starts so far this year. Kolek’s most recent outing was also on May 27, during which he participated in the Padres’ 8-6 victory over the Marlins.

Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to provide a significant offensive force for the Padres, leading the team with 13 home runs, while Manny Machado boasts a team-high .308 batting average.

Fans can tune in to watch the game on NBC Sports Bay Area. Both teams are eager to establish dominance early in this crucial series.