The Padres' pen ranks second in the MLB with a 3.22 ERA, and is also second with 29 wins. San Diego has needed their bullpen to be among the best in baseball to make up for the struggles of their ...

Apr 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (right) celebrates on the field with first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) and relief pitcher Robert Suarez ...

Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres' bullpen tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings to secure a 4-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Phillies at Padres projected starters LHP Ranger Suarez vs. RHP Ryan Bergert Suarez (7-2, 1.99 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 77 innings.

Thankfully out of San Francisco, the Phillies headed south to San Diego to take on a Padres team that is still on the fringes of the wild card chase, but hasn’t been playing great baseball of late.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres hit the field on Friday at PETCO Park against Ranger Suarez, who is starting for the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Phillies at Padres projected starters LHP Ranger Suarez vs. RHP Ryan Bergert Suarez (7-2, 1.99 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 77 innings.