In a game that has the potential for a lot of runs, Clay Buchholz (5-10, 5.32 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (76-61) are in San Diego to take on Paul Clemens (2-4, 4.93 ERA) and the Padres (57-80). This is the second of a three-game series at Petco Park. The Padres won the last game 2-1, and San Diego leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and can be seen on NESN and FSSD.
Clemens pitched 3.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two, striking out two and walking four in an 8-1 defeat to the Braves. Buchholz went 1.0 inning, surrendering one run in a 4-3 defeat to the Rays in his last outing.
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San Diego has won 42% (23-32) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Boston has won 58% (37-27) of its games when taking a late lead.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Red Sox are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Padres have a 17-4 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Red Sox are 66-18. The Padres have a 40-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking first in runs, Boston has earned 750 this season. San Diego ranks 20th with 582 runs.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Boston has an OPS of .820 this season. San Diego ranks 28th with an OPS of .694.
The Red Sox are 44-49 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Padres are 29-57 when they allow at least one homer.
