Well, that Rangers series was extremely unpleasant. Nothing like getting outscored 30-9 in a three-game sweep to make you want to take up some other, less-painful hobby. May I recommend ice cream making, vegetable gardening, or water skiing? No, you say, you want to keep watching baseball? … Okay, be my guest. In that case, turn your attention to San Diego, where the Mariners play a quick two-game series sandwiched by off days. One night game, one day game, then the 2023 Vedder Cup is half done.
At a Glance
| Mariners | Padres |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tuesday, June 6 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Logan Gilbert | RHP Joe Musgrove |
| 41% | 59% |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, June 7 | 1:10 pm |
| RHP George Kirby | RHP Michael Wacha |
| 48% | 52% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Padres | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 95 (12th in NL) | 96 (10th in AL) | Mariners |
| Fielding (OAA) | 14 (1st) | 9 (1st) | Padres |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 102 (8th) | 86 (2nd) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 89 (4th) | 85 (3rd) | Mariners |
The Padres had a heck of a ride in 2022, playing Geno-worthy good vibes baseball, making it to the playoffs in a Wild Card berth, upsetting the Dodgers in the Division Series, and then losing in the National League Champion Series to Philadelphia.