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Max Scherzer will take the ball for the Texas Rangers (39-47) when they host starting pitcher Michael King and the San Diego Padres (47-43) on Thursday, with first pitch at 2:35 PM ET.
Find out how to watch the Texas-San Diego matchup below.
When is Rangers vs. Padres and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Padres
The Rangers and Padres will take to the diamond at Globe Life Field for this matchup on July 4, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SDPA.
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Rangers vs. Padres Game Preview
These squads meet again after the Padres’ 6-4 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Adrian Morejon (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) picked up the win for the Padres. Manny Machado went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Dane Dunning (2.1 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Rangers.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have won 22 of the 43 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (51.2%).
Texas ranks 15th in MLB action with 88 home runs. They average one per game.
The Rangers’ .380 slugging percentage is 18th in baseball.
Texas’ 4.09 team ERA ranks 19th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rangers have the 18th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.276).
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have won 19, or 51.4%, of the 37 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
San Diego has hit 100 homers this season, which ranks ninth in the majors.
Fueled by 239 extra-base hits, the Padres rank ninth in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage this season.
San Diego has pitched to a 4.08 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.
Padres pitchers have a 1.272 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Max Scherzer
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | June 28 | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Royals | June 23 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Michael King
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | June 29 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | June 23 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| at Phillies | June 18 | 4.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Athletics | June 12 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | June 7 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Rangers Key Players to Watch
The Rangers are sending Scherzer (1-1) to the mound to make his third start of the season.
The right-hander last appeared on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
In his two appearances this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .139 against him. He has a 1.74 ERA and averages 7 strikeouts per nine innings.
Marcus Semien leads Texas in runs batted in with 45 and has a batting average of .231.
Corey Seager is batting .260 with an OBP of .344 and a slugging percentage of .451 this season.
Josh Smith is batting .290 to lead Texas, while adding seven homers and 34 runs batted in this season.
Padres Key Players to Watch
King (6-5) will take to the mound for the Padres and make his 18th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
The 29-year-old has pitched to a 3.61 ERA this season with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 18 games.
Jurickson Profar paces the Padres in runs batted in (55) and has accumulated a team-high batting average of .314.
Jake Cronenworth has 18 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 27 walks while batting .260.
Ha-Seong Kim is hitting .227 with 10 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 47 walks.
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