All it takes is a thrilling series victory over one of the best teams in the National League West for the hopes of the Rays season to be restored. Now they’ll take on an even better team in the National League West, the San Diego Padres.
San Diego enters the three-game series with a record of 17-8, clinging to a half game lead in the division; they are 5-5 over their last 10 games and have lost their past two series. The Padres are among the better offensive teams in the league (110 wRC+) and they have a pitching staff that has posted the 2nd lowest ERA in baseball.