Padres vs Nationals – Pivetta Leads San Diego into Series Finale
The San Diego Padres welcome the Washington Nationals to Petco Park on Wednesday, June 25 at 23:10, in the final game of their three-game MLB Round 1 series. With the Padres holding a dominant 7-3 head-to-head record, the home side looks to close out strong in front of their fans.
⚾ Pitching Duel: Pivetta vs Gore
On the mound for San Diego is Nick Pivetta (#27), who boasts an impressive 7-2 record and a 3.64 ERA. His consistency and control have been key to the Padres’ strong start this season.
Opposing him is MacKenzie Gore (#1) for Washington. Despite a 3-7 record, Gore’s 3.19 ERA tells a more nuanced story—he’s been effective at limiting damage, but often lacks run support.
📊 Tale of the Tape
- Padres: 43-36 overall, 24-14 at home, 10th-best team ERA in MLB (3.67)
- Nationals: 33-47 overall, 17-23 on the road, 6th in NL for home runs (83)
- Top performers: Fernando Tatis Jr. (15 HRs), Luis Arraez (14-for-44 in last 10 games), James Wood (5 HRs in last 10 for WAS)
🔥 What to Expect
San Diego enters with momentum and a home-field edge, while Washington hopes to salvage the series behind Gore’s arm and timely hitting. With both teams showing flashes of power and resilience, this could be a tightly contested finale under the California lights.
