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San Diego has been one of the more reliable home teams in the National League this season, and the Giants arrive at Petco Park carrying a 47-62 record that tells only part of the story. San Francisco has won two straight, showing enough fight to make this more than a foregone conclusion. The Padres, sitting at 55-54, dropped their last game and will be looking to reassert themselves in front of their home crowd.

For San Diego, the offensive engine runs through Manny Machado, who has 23 home runs, 64 RBI, and 56 runs scored — numbers that make him one of the more dangerous hitters in the NL West. Fernando Tatis Jr. adds another dimension with 121 hits and 25 stolen bases. On the Giants’ side, Luis Arraez is hitting .328 with 135 hits, a contact machine who can disrupt any pitching staff’s rhythm. Casey Schmitt, when healthy, has been a genuine power threat with 21 home runs and 55 RBI, though he is currently on the injured list with a leg issue. Jung Hoo Lee at .302 gives San Francisco another reliable bat to build around.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: July 31, 2026
Game Time: 09:45 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres and MLB.TV – San Diego Padres
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Padres sit 14 games back in the division, still within reach of the wild card conversation, and every home game at Petco Park carries weight. San Francisco, 22 games back, is playing for pride and development at this stage of the season, but a two-game winning streak gives them something to build on. The Giants are 21-35 on the road, one of the more difficult road records in the league, while San Diego’s 29-25 home mark makes Petco Park a genuine advantage. The gap in the standings is real, but the Giants have shown they can compete in stretches.

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-54
Home Record: 29-25
Away Record: 26-29
Division Record: 9-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .505

San Francisco Giants Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-62
Home Record: 26-27
Away Record: 21-35
Division Record: 10-9
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .431

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (55-54, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Rengifo, 0.385
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 64 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Manny Machado, 56 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 121 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 25 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 109 K
Wins Leader: Adrian Morejon, 8 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 28 SV

San Francisco Giants (47-62, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Arraez, 0.328
RBI Leader: Rafael Devers, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Rafael Devers, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Rafael Devers, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Luis Arraez, 135 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luis Arraez, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Joel Peguero, 2.38 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Landen Roupp, 114 K
Wins Leader: Robbie Ray, 10 W
Saves Leader: Caleb Kilian, 8 SV

What to Watch For

Luis Arraez is the player to watch on the Giants’ side. Hitting .328 with 135 hits, he is one of the best pure contact hitters in baseball and gives San Francisco a consistent on-base presence regardless of what the lineup around him looks like. Rafael Devers provides the power complement with 22 home runs and 61 RBI, and the combination of those two at the top of the order gives the Giants a legitimate threat even against a strong Padres home staff.

For San Diego, Luis Rengifo is hitting .385 — a number that stands out on any roster — while Samad Taylor, who was hitting .330, is currently sidelined on the injured list with an oblique injury, a real loss for a Padres bench that benefits from his versatility. That absence opens opportunity for others in the lineup to step into a larger role.

The pitching picture has its own complications. On the Padres’ side, Lucas Giolito is on the injured list with an elbow issue, and Trevor McDonald is also unavailable for San Francisco with an elbow injury. Logan Webb, carrying a 3.93 ERA and 93 strikeouts, remains the Giants’ most dependable arm and a genuine matchup problem for any lineup he faces.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

David Morgan – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP David Morgan on the 15-day injured list due to a left knee inflammation.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list due to fractured right wrist.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Samad Taylor – Oblique (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.

San Francisco Giants Injury Report

Jonah Cox – Oblique (D10) – The San Francisco Giants placed OF Jonah Cox on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Matt Chapman – Leg (D10) – The San Francisco Giants placed INF Matt Chapman on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal strain.
José Buttó – Arm (D60) – The San Francisco Giants transferred RHP José Buttó to the the 60-day injured list with right arm fatigue.
Rowan Wick – Elbow (D60) – The San Francisco Giants placed RHP Rowan Wick on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Randy Rodríguez – Elbow (D60) – The San Francisco Giants placed RHP Randy Rodríguez on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.
Hayden Birdsong – Forearm (D60) – The San Francisco Giants placed RHP Hayden Birdsong on the 60-day injured list as he is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Trevor McDonald – Elbow (D15) – The San Francisco Giants placed RHP Trevor McDonald on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Victor Bericoto – Oblique (D10) – The San Francisco Giants placed OF Victor Bericoto on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.
Joel Peguero – Hamstring (D60) – The San Francisco Giants placed RHP Joel Peguero on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Casey Schmitt – Leg (D10) – The San Francisco Giants placed OF Casey Schmitt on the 10-day injured list due to left knee meniscus tear.
Matt Gage – Elbow (D15) – The San Francisco Giants placed LHP Matt Gage on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow strain.
Harrison Bader – Plantar Fasciitis (D10) – The San Francisco Giants placed OF Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis.

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 31, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 01, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 02, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 03, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 04, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 05, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 06, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 07, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 08, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 09, 2026 vs Houston Astros

San Francisco Giants Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 31, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 01, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 02, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 03, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 04, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 05, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 07, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 08, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 09, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 10, 2026 vs Houston Astros

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