The Phillies will continue their West Coast jaunt with a trip to San Diego. After dealing with the inferno-like temperatures of the greater Phoenix area, the pleasant climate of San Diego will likely be a welcome change. More importantly, the Padres don’t have nearly as much talent as the Diamondbacks, so the Phillies’ chances in the series appear brighter.
The Last Time They Met
The Padres were the Phillies’ first post-All-Star break opponent, and the Phils took two out of three. Despite a big series by former Phillie Freddy Galvis, the Phillies won the series thanks to the hot bats of Rhys Hoskins and Odubel Herrera.