San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Aug 31, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (22) on deck in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies

The San Diego Padres will face the Philadelphia Phillies on 18th May 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series.

The Padres won the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and they’ll look to do the same to win the series, while the Phillies will look to bounce back and level up the series.

  • Padres currently have a record of 23-13.
  • Phillies currently have a record of 17-19.

Injury Report:

Phillies:

PlayerPositionUpdatedInjuryInjury Status
Didi GregoriusSSTue, May 17KneeExpected to be out until at least May 22
Bryce HarperDHTue, May 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 19
Ryan SherriffRPMon, Apr 25ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Sam CoonrodRPThu, Apr 14ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Mickey MoniakCFFri, Apr 8HandExpected to be out until at least May 20
Kent EmanuelRPTue, Mar 29ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
JoJo RomeroRPSat, Mar 12ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Source: CBS Sports

Padres:

PlayerPositionUpdatedInjuryInjury Status
Tim HillRPTue, May 17ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 27
Blake SnellSPSun, May 15GroinExpected to be out until at least May 18
Adrian MorejonSPWed, May 11ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Matt BeatyRFTue, May 10ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 18
Pierce JohnsonRPMon, May 9ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Fernando TatisSSFri, May 6WristExpected to be out until at least Jun 13
Michel BaezRPMon, May 2ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Austin AdamsRPThu, Apr 28ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Drew PomeranzRPMon, Mar 28ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies

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San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for 4
  • Bryce Harper – Phillies

Bryce needs to step up if the Phillies want to save their series, and the reigning NL MVP will look to shine and outplay the current favorite to win MVP- Manny Machado.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 26: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres looks on after striking out during the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on July 26, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Padres are in a great run of form from the start of the season, and they would love to continue that and seal the series win for them.

  • Match Prediction: San Diego Padres to win the game.

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