Lets’ look at three numbers:
12 was the sum of wins minus losses against the Padres in the last 5 seasons. Diamondbacks win-loss record against the Padres was 49-37. That would be a great sign, except this season the Padres team seems much improved. Nevertheless, the Diamondbacks could surpass expectations. On March 13, the Diamondbacks won a spring training game against the Padres with a score of 6-2.
3 was the Padres’ rank in runs scored in 2020. The Padres’ 5.4 runs per game ranked 3rd in the Majors. That rank was significantly higher than the prior 5 seasons, when their highest rank was a tie for 20/21st with 4.