The Padres continue their Eastern swing on Tuesday when they face the Philadelphia Phillies. These are both teams that need to keep winning. The Padres want to stay within shouting distance of the Dodgers. The Phillies have to try to gain some ground on the Braves. Each team had Monday off, so the bats should be well-rested. San Diego righty Randy Vasquez has lost two in a row after winning five of his first six decisions.
Will the Phillies’ bats be able to take advantage of his mini-slump? If Vasquez is able to keep Philly quiet, the SD hitters should get to Aaron Nola, who is 3-4 with a 5.72 ERA. Not exactly the numbers one would expect from a pitcher with a huge contract. MLB lines BetUS are worth scoping here, especially if San Diego is an underdog. The over could also be worth a long look at runs.
