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Padres vs. Pirates: Ray vs. Ashcraft Showdown
25 Aug
Summary
- Robbie Ray starts for Padres against Braxton Ashcraft of the Pirates.
- Padres hold a 71-60 season record, Pirates stand at 63-69.
- Key players like Tatis Jr. and Machado contribute significantly for San Diego.
The San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to begin a three-game series on Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Robbie Ray, with an 11-7 record and a 3.20 ERA, is scheduled to pitch for the Padres, who currently boast a 71-60 win-loss record and are positioned second in the NL West.
Braxton Ashcraft is expected to take the mound for the Pirates, who have a 63-69 record and are fourth in the NL Central. Key offensive contributors for the Padres include Fernando Tatis Jr., who has hit 17 home runs, and Manny Machado, with 24 home runs. The Pirates also feature strong hitters like Bryan Reynolds.
Injuries are a factor for both teams, with several players on the injured list for both the Padres and the Pirates. The Padres have listed players like Lucas Giolito and Joe Musgrove on the 60-day IL, while the Pirates have Mitch Keller and Konnor Griffin sidelined.
