SAN DIEGO -- The San Francisco Giants start what they hope is a long second half when they face the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Petco Park.
The Giants, with baseball's best record at 57-33, have their sights on keeping their recent tradition alive. Since 2010, they've won the World Series in even years.
"We're in the business of winning around here," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told mlb.com
The Padres (38-51) are trying to avoid something they're known for: delivering losing baseball. San Diego starts its second half hoping to sidestep its six consecutive season under .