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San Diego has been one of the hotter teams in baseball lately, riding a five-game winning streak into this matchup with a 7-3 record over their last ten games. The Padres are playing with purpose, and at 55-53, they have real ground to make up in the NL West. Luis Rengifo is hitting .361, Manny Machado has 23 home runs and 64 RBI, and Mason Miller is closing games with a 0.79 ERA and 28 saves — this is a lineup and bullpen that can beat you in multiple ways.

San Francisco comes in at 46-62, having dropped their last game to Milwaukee 8-2 after a shutout win the night before. The Giants are inconsistent, but they are not without weapons. Luis Arraez is hitting .331 with 135 hits, Casey Schmitt has 21 home runs and 55 RBI — though Schmitt is currently on the injured list with a leg issue — and Jung Hoo Lee is batting .302 with 112 hits and 52 runs scored. The Giants have enough offensive pieces to make things uncomfortable for any pitching staff on a given night.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: July 30, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, NBC Sports Bay Area, and MLB.TV – San Diego Padres
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

San Diego sits 13 games back in the NL West, with the Los Angeles Dodgers running away with the division at 67-40. That gap makes every game meaningful for the Padres in the broader postseason picture — there is no margin for drift. San Francisco, 22 games back, is playing for pride and development at this stage of the season. The Giants have not won back-to-back series since early June, which gives this road trip a quiet but real sense of urgency for a club trying to find any positive momentum before the season slips further away.

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-53
Home Record: 29-24
Away Record: 26-29
Division Record: 9-13
Streak: 5 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .509

San Francisco Giants Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 46-62
Home Record: 26-27
Away Record: 20-35
Division Record: 10-9
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .426

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (55-53, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Rengifo, 0.361
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 64 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Manny Machado, 56 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 120 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 (46-62, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Arraez, 0.331
RBI Leader: Rafael Devers, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Rafael Devers, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Rafael Devers, 56 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, 9 W
Saves Leader: Caleb Kilian, 8 SV

What to Watch For

On the San Diego side, Fernando Tatis Jr. brings a combination of contact and speed that makes him a constant threat — 120 hits and 25 stolen bases on the season. Alongside him, Manny Machado continues to anchor the middle of the order with 23 home runs, 64 RBI, and 56 runs scored. The Padres’ pitching picture has some uncertainty with Lucas Giolito on the injured list with an elbow issue, but Griffin Canning is available out of the rotation, carrying a 6.65 ERA and 2 wins — a pitcher who will need to be sharp to keep the Giants’ lineup in check.

For San Francisco, Jung Hoo Lee at .302 with 112 hits gives the Giants a reliable presence at the top of the order, and Willy Adames adds pop with 18 home runs and 55 runs scored. Tyler Mahle, who pitched into the seventh inning in the Giants’ most recent win, gives San Francisco a capable arm when he is on. The Giants are navigating a crowded injury report — Casey Schmitt, Matt Chapman, Harrison Bader, and Victor Bericoto are all currently sidelined — which opens the door for younger contributors like Bryce Eldridge, who is hitting .250 with 11 home runs and 26 RBI, to step into larger roles.

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 30, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
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

San Francisco Giants Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 30, 2026 at San Diego Padres
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

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