San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview July 2, 2025

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Padres at Phillies: Game Preview (July 2, 2025)

The Philadelphia Phillies (50-35, first in the NL East) host the San Diego Padres (45-39, second in the NL West) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 1:05 p.m. EDT.

Philadelphia leads the three-game series 1-0.

Pitching Matchup

Padres: Nick Pivetta (8-2, 3.36 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 101 strikeouts)

Phillies: Mick Abel (2-1, 3.47 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Phillies -109, Padres -109; over/under is 9 runs

Team Statistics and Analysis

Philadelphia is 50-35 overall and 27-14 in home games. The Phillies have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .254.

San Diego is 45-39 overall and 20-25 in road games. The Padres have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the NL at .247.

This is the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 36 extra base hits (10 doubles, a triple and 25 home runs). Nick Castellanos is 12 for 37 with four doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.

Luis Arraez has 17 doubles, four triples, four home runs and 31 RBI for the Padres. Xander Bogaerts is 17 for 36 with five doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Phillies: 5-5, .242 batting average, 2.62 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

Padres: 5-5, .229 batting average, 4.03 ERA, outscored by eight runs

Injuries

Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle)

Padres: Ryan Bergert: 15-Day IL (forearm), Yu Darvish: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael King: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The San Diego Padres face the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 1:05 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia. The Phillies lead the series 1-0. Nick Pivetta is scheduled to start for the Padres against Mick Abel for the Phillies. Philadelphia holds a 50-35 record, leading the NL East, while San Diego is 45-39, second in the NL West.

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