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Padres Hold 1-0 Lead as Manaea and Bergert Duel in Game 2 at Petco Park

Tuesday’s pitching duel on MLB Network represents a pivotal test for each club’s postseason aspirations.

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Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Padres secured a 6-5 walk-off victory in Monday’s opener when Elias Diaz plated the winning run after Mark Vientos belted a grand slam in the fifth inning.
  • Game 2 on Tuesday features Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (1-1, 2.19 ERA) going up against Padres righty Ryan Bergert (1-0, 2.84 ERA).
  • First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET with live coverage on MLB Network and streaming options via DirecTV, FuboTV and SlingTV under regional blackout rules.
  • New York arrived in San Diego riding a seven-game winning streak and leads the NL East at 62-45, while San Diego sits at 58-49 in second place in the NL West.
  • Both teams view this series as critical for National League playoff positioning, with each game influencing division and wild-card races.