Why the Rangers must sweep the Padres
June 26, 2009 by Cody Dunlap · Leave a Comment
After two close wins over Arizona, the Rangers have bumped their record up to 39-32 on the year. While it has been a bit of a struggle in June with only a 9-12 record, the Rangers have a very good chance to even up that monthly record this weekend at home against the woeful San Diego Padres.
San Diego enters tonight’s game with a 31-40 record and -78 run differential. Only the Nationals have a worse run differential in the major leagues this year. And while the Padres have been relatively good at home (21-15), they are 10-25 on the road. The team’s two best pitchers entering the season – Jake Peavy and Chris Young – are both out with injuries and will miss the series. Padres OF Brian Giles will also miss the series with an injury.
