Padres and Twins Battle for Playoff Positioning in Crucial Series

San Diego's six-game home win streak faces a test against Minnesota's ace Bailey Ober.

Padres hold the best record in the majors since the All-Star break, going 21-6.
Minnesota aims to even the series with Bailey Ober, who has 10 straight quality starts.
San Diego's Martin Perez has been effective since joining the team, with a 1.95 ERA in three starts.
Both teams are dealing with key injuries, including Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. and Twins' Byron Buxton.
Jackson Merrill's three-run double was pivotal in Padres' 5-3 win over Twins in the series opener.