It’s been awhile but the San Diego Padres are in sole possession of first place in the National League West and you can chalk that up to a rotation filled with a bunch of young flamethrowers. Tonight they will seek their third straight win when they send Chris Paddack to the bump at Chase Field for the second game of a 4-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In two turns this year, Paddack owns an ERA of only 1.04 with a nasty 0.92 WHIP and has allowed just 3 hits over 8-2/3 frames. The Snakes will send Luke Weaver to the rubber and so far he has not looked impressive, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP. The Padres are 6-2 in their last 8 overall and 4-1 in their last 5 against the National League West. I like the Friars chances in this one.
TONIGHT’S PICK: SAN DIEGO PADRES