The San Diego Padres (47-43) visit the Texas Rangers (39-47) for a road game on Thursday at 2:35 PM ET.
The Rangers will give the nod to Max Scherzer (1-1, 1.74 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Michael King (6-5, 3.61 ERA).
Rangers vs. Padres Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM ET
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: SDPA
Probable Pitchers: Max Scherzer (Rangers) – 1-1, 1.74 ERA vs Michael King (Padres) – 6-5, 3.61 ERA
Rangers vs. Padres Odds
Rangers to win: -160
Padres to win: +136
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Rangers vs. Padres Pitcher Performance
Scherzer |
|
King |
2 |
GS |
17 |
1-1 |
W-L |
6-5 |
1.74 |
ERA |
3.61 |
10.1 |
IP |
99.2 |
2 |
BB |
39 |
8 |
SO |
115 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
The Rangers will look to Scherzer (1-1) in his third start of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Friday, the righty threw 5 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
In two appearances this season, he has compiled a 1.74 ERA and averages 7 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .139 against him.
Scherzer will look to extend a three-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing).
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Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael King
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 and allowed five hits in six innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
The 29-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 3.61 and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .230.
He has seven quality starts in 17 chances this season.
King has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 18 chances this season.
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