For the first time since 2004, the Rays are in Petco Park to begin a three-game series against the San Diego Padres.
Diego Castillo opened this game for the Rays, while Joey Lucchesi and his very funky delivery started for the Padres.
Guillermo Heredia started this game on the right note with a seven-pitch plate appearance, but struck out. Travis d’Arnaud drew a walk, bringing Lucchesi’s pitch count up to 13 after only two batters. Jesus Aguilar grounded out before Avisail Garcia took a first pitch “churve” and sent it 388 feet into the left field seats, giving the Rays an early 2-0 lead.