Padres vs. Nationals predictions, odds: MLB picks, best bets Sunday
Can the Padres catch the underachieving Dodgers in the NL West?
San Diego begins the second half of the season at Washington.
The Padres' Nick Pivetta recorded back-to-back scoreless outings prior to the All-Star break, scattering five hits over those 12 ²/₃ innings.
A look further back shows he has surrendered one run in his past 25 ²/₃.
The Nats counter with MacKenzie Gore, who has given up nine runs in his past 23 frames. Play $50 on Pivetta and the Padres.
Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park on July 13, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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Overall, a good day. Stitches was not, I repeat not implicated in the Epstein files. The Royals however, have implied that they have no interest in postseason play.
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With the game tied 1-1, reliever (a loose term indeed) Lucas Erceg made sure we lost again. Fish won 3-1. Down -253 georgebretts.
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