San Diego Padres (19-11) vs Chicago Cubs (10-18)
Game Info: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 4:10 pm (Petco Park)
Nick Martinez (2-2) (3.38) vs () ()
Betting Odds: San Diego Padres / Chicago Cubs --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Petco Park. in the first game of the series, it was the Cubs that secured the 6-0 victory. In the second game on Tuesday, it was the Padres that secured the 5-4 victory. The Cubs loaded the bases in the 9th inning, but it was a deep flyout that cost them the game.
There were a ton of questions about the Chicago Cubs heading into the season, but right now it looks like it’s going to be a long season. The Cubs currently sit with a 10-19 record overall The offense and pitching are near the bottom third of the league, and in this game, they need the offense to get going earlier. Seiya Suzuki has been the top player for the Cubs hitting four home runs and driving in 16 RBIs.
On the other side of this matchup is the San Diego Padres who sit with a 20-11 record, and they bounced back on Tuesday with a victory. The bullpen made it interesting, but they still secured the victory. The Padres are ranked 24th in terms of batting average but 12th in the league in terms of runs scored per game. Manny Machado has been the top player for Padres hitting seven home runs and driving in 22 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Padres is Nick Martinez who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 3.38. In his last start against the Marlins he went seven innings giving up four hits and one run.
The Padres are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the National League Central. The Cubs are 1-4 in their last five games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The under is 4-1 in the Padres last five games on grass. The under is 4-1 in Martinez’s last five starts on grass.
The Cubs scored four runs on Tuesday, and they are going to have issues getting to that number against Nick Martinez who was lights out in his last start. Martinez only gave up one run in seven innings, and the Cubs' bats are going to be ice cold. Back the Padres on the money line.