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San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres August 13th 2025
The San Diego Padres will play against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Padres come into this game with a record of 67-52 and are second in the NL West. They have won their last three games and are 7-3 in their last ten. San Diego’s manager, Mike Schildt, will look to continue their winning streak.
The Giants have a record of 59-60 and are third in the division. They have lost their last three games and are 5-5 in their last ten. Bob Melvin will manage the Giants at home, where they have an even 29-29 record. The game will start at 3:45 PM and can be watched on NBCS.
Padres vs Giants Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants
- Venue: Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA
- Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Betting Odds: Padres Moneyline -154, Giants Moneyline +130, Padres Runline -1.5 (+106), Giants Runline +1.5 (-127), Total Over 8.0 (-108), Total Under 8.0 (-112)
The Padres Can Win If…
The San Diego Padres have been on a roll, winning their last four games. In their most recent game against the San Francisco Giants, they won 4-1. Yu Darvish was strong on the mound, allowing just one run over six innings. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill were key contributors, with Tatis hitting two doubles and Merrill driving in a run.
The Padres have solid stats that show why they can win. They rank 7th in the league with a .251 batting average. Their pitching is also strong, with a team ERA of 3.61, ranking 3rd in the league. Nick Pivetta will start for the Padres with an ERA of 2.94, which gives them a good chance against the Giants.
The Padres’ lineup is filled with players who can make a difference. Manny Machado leads the team with 20 home runs and a .297 batting average. Xander Bogaerts and Ryan O’Hearn add depth with their consistent hitting. With players like these, the Padres have the firepower to win this game.
The Giants Can Win If…
The San Francisco Giants are looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the San Diego Padres. In that game, Rafael Devers hit a home run, but the Giants only managed five hits. Despite the loss, the team has shown the ability to hit for power, as seen in their previous games.
The Giants’ pitching has been a strong point this season. They have a team ERA of 3.66, which ranks 5th in the league. With a solid rotation and bullpen, they can keep games close and give their offense a chance to win.
Rafael Devers is a key player for the Giants with 23 home runs this season. His ability to drive in runs and get on base is crucial for the team’s success. If the Giants can get production from their lineup, they have a good chance to win the game.
The Lean
The Padres are favored to win with a moneyline of -154. My model projects the Padres to win with a score of 5-3. The Padres have a strong pitching staff, ranking 3rd in ERA and 1st in batting average against, which should give them an edge over the Giants.
The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. My model projects a total score of 8 runs, which aligns with the current line. Given the strong pitching from both teams, it is likely the game will stay around this total, so the under 8.0 at -112 is a reasonable pick.
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Padres, tied for first in NL West, pursue sweep of Giants
Having fended off the challenge from the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres can now focus on moving past the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West standings.
After sitting seven games behind Los Angeles and one game back of the Giants on July 7, the Padres have gone 20-10 to pull even with the Dodgers. A win on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park would complete a sweep of the Giants and — at least temporarily — give San Diego sole possession of first place, pending the Dodgers’ night game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Padres’ surge and Giants’ struggles
The Padres have dominated the first two games in San Francisco, racking up 10 hits in each contest — including 10 extra-base hits total. Jackson Merrill homered Tuesday, joining Freddy Fermin and Jose Iglesias in going deep during the series.
Meanwhile, San Francisco’s offense has been stuck in neutral. The Giants have only a double from Casey Schmitt and a home run from Rafael Devers to show for 18 innings. The Padres’ bullpen has been lights out, with six relievers combining for 7 1/3 scoreless innings across both games.
Team Comparison (Last 10 Games)
| Team | Record | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Team ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 8-2 | 55 | 30 | 3.00 |
| Giants | 3-7 | 29 | 48 | 4.80 |
Probable Pitchers
For the series finale, the Padres will send Nick Pivetta (11-4, 2.94 ERA) to the mound. Pivetta struggled in his last outing against the Boston Red Sox, allowing five runs in six innings. He’s had mixed results against San Francisco this year, giving up eight runs in 11 1/3 innings.
The Giants will counter with Kai-Wei Teng (1-1, 5.40 ERA), coming off his first career MLB win against the Washington Nationals. Teng debuted against the Padres earlier this season and surrendered three runs in three innings.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | W-L | ERA | WHIP | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | Padres | 11-4 | 2.94 | 1.10 | 6 IP, 5 ER vs. Red Sox |
| Kai-Wei Teng | Giants | 1-1 | 5.40 | 1.35 | 5 IP, 0 ER vs. Nationals |
The stakes for San Diego
With the MLB playoff picture tightening, every game matters. The Padres have created a nine-game cushion over San Francisco in the division race, effectively knocking the Giants into the wild-card standings.
For the Giants, the issue isn’t getting hits — it’s bringing runners home. Over their past 13 home games (1-12 record), they’ve left 97 runners stranded while scoring just 24 runs.
