On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (66-67) hosting the San Diego Padres (76-60) at 6:50 p.m. ET.
The Rays are favored (-136 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Padres (+115). The starting pitchers are Taj Bradley (6-8) for the Tampa Bay Rays, and Martin Perez (3-5) for the San Diego Padres.
The Rays’ matchup Wednesday versus the Mariners ended in a 6-2 loss. Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 in the defeat, while Tyler Alexander threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on five hits while striking out four en route to taking the loss.