Cortes debuts at Petco Park
Aug 18 2025
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are 13 games on this Monday schedule, including a doubleheader between the Brewers and Cubs. First pitch of that twin bill comes at 2:20pm ET and is the first game of the day. Rain is in the forecast and could impact the TEX@KC game.
Notable Starts:
Nestor Cortes is set to make his debut at Petco Park as a member of the Padres. He will be taking on the Giants for a second consecutive start with the previous resulting in a PQS-3. In his eight-year career he has always pitched much better at home (3.27 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) and will be looking to take advantage of the matchup today. The opposing Giants have a .607 OPS versus left-handed pitching which is the worst in MLB.
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