Edwin Jackson (3-5, 6.26 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (56-80) go up against Drew Pomeranz (10-10, 3.00 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (76-60) in the first of a three-game interleague series at Petco Park. The game starts at 4:40 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 5 and will air on NESN and FSSD.
In his most recent outing, Jackson pitched 2.2 innings, allowing five runs and walking three in a 7-3 loss to the Braves. Yangervis Solarte (.279, 49 Rs, 15 HRs, 58 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 3 with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Red Sox were unsuccessful against the Rays 4-3 the last time Pomeranz pitched. He went 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, striking out eight and walking two. Mookie Betts (.318, 103 Rs, 30 HRs, 100 RBIs, 21 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Boston recorded at least two errors for the 13th time this season.
The Padres managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Red Sox who are coming in with a 14-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Padres are 13-61. The Red Sox have an 8-37 record when opponents outhit them.
San Diego ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 154 this season. Boston ranks in the top half at 11th with 172.
Ranking 25th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 386 this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 460.
When the Padres hit at least one home run, they are 46-42. When the Red Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 63-40 record.
