The San Diego Padres and the Miami Marlins will play the rubber game of their 3-game set this afternoon at Petco Park. The Friars have been the biggest disappointment in the Majors. With all their talent, they are just 60-67 and will probably miss the post-season. San Diego is 5-11 in their last 16 games and is expected to turn to Seth Lugo to get them on track. Lugo is 0-1 over his last 3 turns, with a 6.28 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP. On the flip side, Miami is expected to hand the ball to last year’s NL Cy Young winner, Sandy Alcántara. The Sandman is getting back to his Cy Young form. Over his last 3 starts, Alcántara is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. The Marlins took care of business last night, shutting out the Padres, 3-0, and are knocking on the door for a Wild Card spot so they need their ace to deliver. More than likely, he will.
TODAY’S PICK: MIAMI MARLINS