- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: June 30, 2025
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Time: 3:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
The San Diego Padres (45-38) will take on the Philadelphia Phillies (49-35) on Monday, starting a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park at 3:30 p.m. PST.
This marks the season’s first meeting following the Phillies’ 5-1 series win in 2024.
The Padres recently lost 2 of 3 to the Cincinnati Reds, concluding their 6-game road trip with a tough 3-2 defeat, where closer Luis Suarez allowed a walk-off single. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts shone with 3 hits and a home run.
The Phillies are back home after a 2-4 road trip, having won 2 of 3 against the Braves, including a 2-1 victory in their last game.
Pitching Matchup
Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez improved to 7-2 this season, and the team’s fifth-inning runs came from an RBI double by Otto Kemp and a sacrifice fly from Trea Turner.
Matt Waldron is set to make his 2025 debut against Zack Wheeler. Waldron finished 2024 with a record of 7-11 and a 4.91 ERA, limited by a left oblique injury that kept him on the 60-day IL until June 1.
During his time in Triple-A El Paso, he went 3-2 with a 5.04 ERA in five starts. He holds a career record of 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA against the Phillies.
In his 17th start of the season, Wheeler boasts a 7-3 record and a strong 2.45 ERA, with a 0.92 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 over 99 innings. In his last outing, he pitched six scoreless innings in a loss to the Astros.
Wheeler has been exceptional in June with a 0.78 ERA and has a career record of 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA against the Padres. His 2025 home performance has featured a 4-1 record, 2.39 ERA, and 12.1 K/9 in eight starts.
The Phillies have won eight of their last ten games by a margin of more than one run. Although they hold a 21-12 straight-up record as home favorites, they are just 14-19 against the spread (ATS) in those situations.
On the other hand, the Padres are 25-19 ATS on the road this season and have experienced four one-run losses in their last ten defeats.
They have also been performing well as away underdogs, boasting a 22-11 ATS record. Take the Padres to keep this one close.
Best Bet: Padres +1.5 runs at -105 odds
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