This is a 10* on SD

San Diego got blitzed in the first inning of Game 1 (allowed 4 runs) and never really recovered, losing 6-4. Now they face the possibility of elimination on Friday, a situation where we’ll back them. In retrospect, the decision to start Paddack in Game 1 will be second-guessed. He didn’t last long and the heavy bullpen usage yesterday leaves manager Jayce Tingler with some uncomfortable decisions for Game 3, if that’s even necessary. But tonight it’ll be Zach Davies on the mound and we look for him to be the star of the game. Davies has proven himself to be durable this season, going six or more innings in half of his starts. He was 7-4 in 12 starts (8-4 TSR) with a 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. Opponents hit just .216 off him and he allowed an on base percentage of only .269. In his 69 ⅓ innings pitched, he allowed just 55 hits and 63 strikeouts against only 19 walks. He’s always pitched well here at Petco Park where SD remains highly profitable to bet on this season. Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright has a 1-4 career record pitching here. Yesterday’s offensive explosion by St. Louis was rare for them and unlikely to be repeated. Padres are 6-1 L7 after allowing 5 or more runs in their last game. Play on SAN DIEGO

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