The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to avoid being swept by the San Diego Padres when they play a matinee today at Petco Park. Gerrit Cole will take the rubber for the Pirates. Over his last 3 outings, Cole is 1-0, with a 2.37 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and the Bucs are 5-0 in his last 5 road starts. Clayton Richards will take the hill for the Padres today and he’s been getting roughed up. Over his last 3 starts, Richards is 0-3, with a 9.87 ERA, a 2.42 WHIP, and has allowed 20 runs and 37 hits in his last 17-1/3 innings of work. The Padres are 0-4 in Richards last 4 home starts. Pirates get this one.
Today’s pick:
Pittsburgh Pirates