Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 16, 2024

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Sep 16, 2024 6:13 AM
The San Diego Padres, sitting second in the NL West with an 85-65 record, return to Petco Park to host the first-place Houston Astros, who hold an 81-68 record, in the opening game of their three-game series on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 9:40 PM. The Padres look to capitalize on their 40-35 home record, while the Astros aim to build on their 39-36 road record. This highly anticipated matchup is set to be an exciting clash between two top MLB teams vying for postseason positioning.
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Astros vs Padres starting pitchers

  • Yu Darvish for San Diego Padres
  • Spencer Arrighetti for Houston Astros

Astros vs Padres statistics

Stat Astros Padres
Hits 1343 (3rd) 1358 (1st)
Batting Average .262 (3rd) .265 (1st)
Runs Batted In 657 (12th) 683 (9th)
Runs 690 (12th) 716 (7th)
Home Runs 176 (11th) 173 (12th)
Walks 409 (27th) 429 (Tied-22nd)
Stolen Bases 87 (20th) 110 (14th)
Strikeouts 1091 (28th) 986 (30th)
Pitches 20606 (30th) 21977 (13th)

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/15/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 4-3 F/10
9/14/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 8-0
9/13/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 5-0
9/11/24 @ Seattle Mariners L 5-2
9/10/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 7-3

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/15/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 6-4
9/14/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-3
9/13/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-3
9/12/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 6-3
9/11/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 5-4

Astros vs Padres predictions

There's a lot of buzz around the Houston Astros as they get set to square off against the Padres. Key players like Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez are expected to pull some impressive numbers. Altuve, known for his resilience and ability to turn a game around, will likely nab a few key hits and maybe even swipe a base, which could play a significant role in setting the tone for the Astros. Alvarez, on the other hand, seems poised to drive in some crucial runs given his power at the plate this season, potentially even knocking one out of the park.

Switching to the San Diego Padres, eyes are definitely on Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado to heat up the field. Tatis, always a thrill to watch, might just layer in extra bases, contributing both scores and RBIs, showing off that speed and agility. Machado, known for his clutch performances, is anticipated to be a key RBI contributor, bolstering the Padres' offense significantly. Their performances, coupled with solid hits from Luis Arraez, could really elevate the Padres as they host this compelling series.

Looking forward to the outcome, while both teams boast impactful line-ups, the Padres might have a slight edge at home with the crowd behind them and their consistent batting leaders stepping up. However, it's baseball, and as any seasoned fan knows, anything can happen on game day. With the Astros bringing strong competition, it will undoubtedly be a series full of surprises and, given all factors, could swing either way. But if I had to lean one way, I’d wager the enthusiastic home crowd might just tip the scales in favor of the Padres this time around.

San Diego Padres injuries

  • Yovanny Cruz (P): Day-To-Day
  • Ha-Seong Kim (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Stephen Kolek (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tim Locastro (LF): Day-To-Day

Houston Astros injuries

  • Jon Singleton (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Ben Gamel (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day

Astros vs Padres game info

Venue Petco Park
Location San Diego, California
First pitch Mon 9:40 PM
Temperature 69°
Chance of Rain 0%

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