It’s been a long, cold, endless baseball season, and somehow, four days later, the San Francisco Giants are still in search of their first series win.
The odds are long. Adjust your expectations accordingly. Pray for something — anything — better than the last time these teams met.
Series details
Who: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California
When: Monday (7:10 p.m.), Tuesday (7:10 p.m.), and Wednesday (1:10 p.m.)
National broadcasts: Tuesday (MLB Network, out of market only)
Where they stand
San Francisco Giants
Record: 1-2, 3rd in the NL West
Run differential: -2, 9th in the NL
Playoff standing: 1 game out of the second Wild Card
San Diego Padres
Record: 3-1, T-1st in the NL West
Run differential: +8, 2nd in the NL
Playoff standing: In
Three Giants to watch
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Evan Longoria: Longoria looked sensational in the opening series, hitting 4-11 with 2 walks and 2 balls that cleared the fence.