Padres and Phillies Open Three-Game Series in Philadelphia

The San Diego Padres travel to Philadelphia for a three‑game series June 2‑4 against the Phillies. The opener features Padres right‑hander Randy Vásquez (3.28 ERA) versus Phillies ace Aaron Nola (5.72 ERA). The second game pits Walker Buehler (4.28 ERA) against Cy‑Young contender Cristopher Sánchez (1.47 ERA). The finale has Lucas Giolito (4.97 ERA) starting for San Diego against Zack Wheeler (2.27 ERA).

San Diego enters the series 32‑26, 5.5 games behind the NL West leader Dodgers after a loss to Washington. Philadelphia is 30‑29 after a defeat by the Dodgers. The Padres are without infielder Jake Cronenworth (concussion) and catcher Luis Campusano (toe fracture); the Phillies’ catcher J.T. Realmuto is day‑to‑day with a wrist contusion. Betting odds favor Philadelphia, with the Phillies at –136 and the Padres at +113 on the money line.