Petco Park is set to host the exciting matchup between the San Diego Padres and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in MLB regular season action. The Padres head into the meeting coming off of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers to start the week at Comerica Park. In game one, the team from Southern California fell in a 6-4 finish in Detroit, where Fernando Tatís Jr., Gavin Sheets, Manny Machado and Jose Iglesias all scored runs in the narrow loss away from home. Randy Vazquez started on the mount and lasted just two innings where he gave up all six of the Tigers’ runs in five hits. The pitched notched just one strike out in his time on the mound.

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Game Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

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Then, in game two, San Diego was able to bounce back to take a 2-0 victory on Tuesday at Comerica Park. Xander Bogaerts and Elíaz Díaz were able to cross home plate this time to secure the win away from home for the Padres.

Nick Pivetta started on the mound for the team from California in game two, going for seven innings and striking out six Detroit batters in that span.

The pitcher gave up just two hits, before being relieved by Jason Adam who gave up a hit of his own in his one inning on the mound. Finally, Robert Suárez kept the shutout alive in the final inning of the game.

Don’t miss the thrilling matchup between the Padres and Rays on Friday in MLB action.

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