Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants
The San Diego Padres will face the San Francisco Giants on 22nd May 2022, in what will be the third game of their ongoing series.
The Padres continued their good run of form and displayed that in the first two games of the series where they defeated the Giants in close encounters. The Padres have already clinched the series win over their division rivals and will be looking to sweep them.
- Padres currently have a record of 26-14.
- Giants currently have a record of 22-17.
Injury Report:
Padres:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michel Baez | RP | Thu, May 19 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
| Matt Beaty | RF | Wed, May 18 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least May 21 |
| Adrian Morejon | SP | Wed, May 11 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Pierce Johnson | RP | Mon, May 9 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 20 |
| Fernando Tatis | SS | Fri, May 6 | Wrist | Expected to be out until at least Jun 13 |
| Austin Adams | RP | Thu, Apr 28 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
| Drew Pomeranz | RP | Mon, Mar 28 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
Giants:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade | RF | Fri, May 20 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least May 30 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | SP | Mon, May 16 | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Jun 21 |
| Jake McGee | RP | Fri, May 13 | Back | Expected to be out until at least May 26 |
| Steven Duggar | CF | Fri, Apr 22 | Oblique | Expected to be out until at least Jun 24 |
| Matthew Boyd | SP | Mon, Apr 11 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 4 |
Player to watch out for in San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants
- Manny Machado – Padres
Manny is the leading contender to win the NL MVP, and he displayed that in the first two games of the series. He will look to build on that to help his team complete a sweep over their division rivals.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Padres are looking really solid, and are in a good position to sweep the Giants. However, it won’t be easy because the Giants will be hungry for a win after losing the first two games of the series.
- Match Prediction: San Diego Padres to win the game.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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