Colin Rea (3-2, 4.85 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (24-35) meet Aaron Blair (0-4, 7.55 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (16-41) in the second of a three-game series at Petco Park. The Braves lost the last game 7-2, extending a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and will air on FSSD and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Rea pitched 5.1 innings, allowing six runs (one unearned), striking out three and walking one in a 16-13 loss to the Mariners. Wil Myers (.286, 35 Rs, 10 HRs, 30 RBIs, 6 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs. The Braves were also unsuccessful the last time Blair pitched. He struggled, going 4.0 innings, giving up six runs, striking out three and walking four in a 6-0 loss to the Giants.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. San Diego has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the San Diego hitters to swing wildly. They average only 9.2 strikeouts per game. Over their past 10 games, San Diego’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Atlanta’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
The only other game between the two teams went San Diego’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD
Notes
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Braves have a 4-20 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-28. The Padres have a 6-25 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 23 this season. San Diego ranks 19th with 60 home runs.
San Diego and Atlanta both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. San Diego sits at 22nd with 8.07 hits per game and Atlanta ranks 29th with 7.62.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.608). San Diego ranks near the bottom at 28th with an OPS of .675.
The Braves are 5-30 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Padres are 12-23 when they allow at least one homer.
