Game Overview
The San Diego Padres (59–60) head to Oracle Park to face the San Francisco Giants (57–63) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. First pitch is set for 3:45 PM ET with no national broadcast, but local markets will have coverage. This NL West rivalry pits two teams trying to claw their way back into the Wild Card race, and both send interesting arms to the hill. You can find more breakdowns like this in our MLB betting previews and picks section.
Team Analysis
San Diego Padres
It’s been a streaky season for the Padres, but their veteran core still has the talent to string wins together. The lineup runs deep with hitters who can work counts and slug mistakes, but their road consistency has been an issue. Nick Pivetta has been a stabilizer since joining the rotation, offering a mix of swing-and-miss stuff and the ability to limit hard contact when he’s on.
San Francisco Giants
The Giants have been fighting injuries and inconsistency all year, but they still grind out at-bats and play fundamentally sound baseball. Kai-Wei Teng is still carving out his MLB identity — flashes of upside are there, but command lapses can derail outings quickly. At home in Oracle Park, San Francisco leans on its pitcher-friendly dimensions to keep games close.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record / ERA | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | Nick Pivetta (RHP) | 7–7, 4.21 ERA | Veteran righty with a fastball/slider mix; can pile up strikeouts but needs to keep the ball in the park. |
| Giants | Kai-Wei Teng (RHP) | 2–4, 5.02 ERA | Young arm with developing secondary pitches; success depends on limiting walks and avoiding big innings. |
Assessment: Pivetta’s experience and strikeout potential give San Diego a slight edge on the mound, though Oracle Park can help Teng navigate trouble.
Head-to-Head & Storylines
The Padres have had the better of the Giants this season, especially in the pitching department. San Diego’s power bats — Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts — have handled Giants pitching well, but Oracle Park has a way of muting home run threats. A key storyline will be whether Teng can survive the first trip through this dangerous Padres order.
Key Players to Watch
- Padres: Manny Machado — power threat who has historically hit well at Oracle Park.
- Giants: Thairo Estrada — versatile infielder with speed and sneaky pop.
Recent Form & Critical Factors
San Diego is 5–5 in their last 10 games, struggling to maintain momentum. San Francisco has dropped 7 of their last 10, with run prevention proving costly. The first three innings could dictate the outcome here — if Pivetta settles in early, San Diego has the upper hand. For more matchups like this, head to our MLB previews page.
Best Bets & Prediction
- Padres Moneyline (-120) — Slight road favorite with the better starter.
- Under 8 Runs — Oracle Park suppresses offense, and Pivetta can work deep.
- First Five Innings – Padres ML — Trust Pivetta early against a struggling lineup.
Final Score Prediction: Padres 5 – Giants 3. San Diego’s middle of the order does the damage, and Pivetta delivers a quality start.
