Overview
- 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.