The Tampa Bay Rays (66-68), led by Yandy Diaz, host Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres (77-60) on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Tampa Bay-San Diego matchup in the article below.
When is Rays vs. Padres and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Padres
The Rays and Padres will take to the diamond at Tropicana Field for this matchup on August 31, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SDPA.
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Rays vs. Padres Game Preview
The Padres took down the Rays 13-5 yesterday, with Martin Perez getting the win (5.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 4 K) and Manny Machado leading the way offensively (going 3-for-2 with a home run and four RBI). Taj Bradley (2.1 IP, 8 R, 8 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Rays.
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays have won 52.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (33-30).
Tampa Bay has hit 125 home runs this season, the fourth-lowest total in MLB action.
The Rays are slugging .369, the third-lowest average in MLB.
Tampa Bay’s 3.97 team ERA ranks 13th across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rays have the seventh-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.226).
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have won 29, or 55.8%, of the 52 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
San Diego ranks 12th in Major League Baseball with 158 home runs.
The Padres rank 11th in the majors with a .418 team slugging percentage.
San Diego pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.97 ERA this year, which ranks 13th in MLB.
Padres pitchers have a 1.246 WHIP this season, 12th in the majors.
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Shane Baz
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Athletics | Aug. 20 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
vs. Astros | Aug. 13 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
at Cardinals | Aug. 8 | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
at Astros | Aug. 2 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Reds | July 26 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Randy Vasquez
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Cardinals | Aug. 26 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
at Pirates | Aug. 8 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Rockies | Aug. 2 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
at Orioles | July 28 | 2.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
at Nationals | July 23 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Shane Baz (1-2 with a 3.48 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Rays, his ninth of the season.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the righty tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics while surrendering three hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.48, with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in eight games this season. Opponents are hitting .246 against him.
Diaz leads Tampa Bay in batting average (.276) and runs batted in (59) this season while also slugging 12 homers.
Christopher Morel’s 21 home runs are most among Tampa Bay batters. He’s driven in 55 runs this season while slugging .356.
Brandon Lowe is slashing .241/.323/.480 this season for the Rays.
Padres Key Players to Watch
The Padres will hand the ball to Randy Vasquez (4-6) for his 19th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.52 and 5.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .307 in 18 games this season.
Profar is batting .283 with 24 doubles, 21 home runs and 64 walks.
Machado has shown his power as he leads his team with 23 home runs and 83 RBI.
Jackson Merrill has 22 doubles, six triples, 20 home runs and 24 walks while hitting .292.
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