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The New York Mets and the San Diego Padres will enter Game 2 as they continue their battle at Petco Park. The Mets have one goal in mind and that is to qualify for the postseason.
New York is trying to win as much as possible to make it past the Braves in the NL East. However, they have it tough against the Phillies and the Diamondbacks.
New York smashed eight runs in Game 1 and restricted the Padres to only three. Carlos Mendoza will turn in Paul Blackburn to the mound as their starter for this game. Blackburn has been average from the mound this season with a 4.19 ERA and a 5-3 record.
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The Padres are only 4.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. San Diego was unable to do much against Luis Severino. Dylan Cease struggled on the mound after surrendering two earned runs in 6.1 innings pitched. Cease recorded seven strikeouts but suffered the loss.
Joe Musgrove will get the ball as their starter in Game 2. Musgrove has been limited this season as he holds a 3-4 record with a 4.97 ERA. The righty will need some help from the plate to make it past their opponent.
Mets vs. Padres Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Mets vs. Padres?
Game 2 will be telecast on SNY and San Diego Padres Network. The online stream can be watched on MLB TV and Fubo TV. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 9:40 PM EDT.
Mets vs. Padres Prediction
Both teams are ranked at No. 8 in the MLB with 416 runs scored each. The Padres are slightly better when it comes to pitching. San Diego holds a 4.02 team ERA while their opponent has a team ERA of 4.13.
The bullpen will need to show up in this game as both starters have a more than ideal ERA, in excess of four. The offense will also need to step up their game. With home advantage on its side, the Padres are predicted to rebound from the defeat in the series opener. Musgrove is expected to last for six innings with a strong performance for his team.
Prediction: San Diego Padres -1.5 (-145)
