How to Watch Padres vs. Giants: Live Stream or on TV
In a series opener on Saturday, Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres (13-14) take on Thairo Estrada and the San Francisco Giants (11-14), with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 PM ET at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the San Diego-San Francisco matchup.
When is Padres vs. Giants and when does it start?
This game between the Padres and Giants is set to start on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 6:05 PM ET.
Where to watch Padres vs. Giants
The Padres and Giants will take to the diamond at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu for this matchup on April 29, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MLB Network.
Watch the Padres vs. Giants live stream on Fubo
Padres vs. Giants Game Preview
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have won seven of the 15 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (46.7%).
San Diego averages 1.0 home run per game to rank 18th in MLB play with 28 total home runs .
The Padres are 24th in MLB, slugging .368.
San Diego has the 18th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.46).
Pitchers for the Padres combine for the 23rd-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.364).
Giants Stats, Odds & Insights
The Giants have been underdogs in 14 games this season and won six (42.9%) of those contests.
San Francisco’s 38 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
The Giants are 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .415 this season.
San Francisco has pitched to a 4.46 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.
Giants pitchers have a 1.302 WHIP this season, 17th in the majors.
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Joe Musgrove
Giants Starter Recent Performance: Sean Manaea
Padres Key Players to Watch
Joe Musgrove (1-0) pitches for the Padres to make his second start of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .333 against him this season. He has a 5.40 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings over his one games.
Bogaerts leads San Diego in homers with five while also maintaining a team-best .316 batting average.
Juan Soto has 17 hits and an OBP of .356 to go with a slugging percentage of .344 this season.
Jake Cronenworth has collected 19 base hits, an OBP of .298 and a slugging percentage of .433 this season.
Giants Key Players to Watch
Sean Manaea (0-1) will take to the mound for the Giants and make his fourth start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, throwing 1 1/3 innings of relief while giving up one earned run and allowing one hit.
The 31-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 6.61 and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .233.
Estrada has a team-best batting average of .326.
Mike Yastrzemski has hit five home runs to pace his team.
Wilmer Flores is batting .267 with three doubles, four home runs and five walks.
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