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Padres face former first-round pick Ross in finale

Cashner allowed one unearned run in six innings the last time out against the Cardinals, his best outing since May 22. He's been using a different grip on his slider and that pitch came into play in that start. He struck out eight.

Joe Ross #41, RHP Season: 4-5, 3.56 ERA, 58 SO

Ross is scheduled to take the mound one day after his brother, Tyson, faces the Nationals. It will be Ross’ first time pitching against the Padres. The rookie is 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA in five home starts.