Following sole series loss of April, Padres hoping to regain momentum against Sox
The San Diego Padres suffered their first series loss of April, falling to the Chicago Cubs 5-4, and now look to regain momentum against the Chicago White Sox. Despite recent bullpen struggles, the Padres hold a strong 19-11 record and second place in the NL West. Rookie Noah Schultz will pitch for the White Sox against veteran Germán Márquez, who is fighting to keep his spot in San Diego's rotation.
- ▪The Padres lost their first series of April with a 5-4 defeat to the Chicago Cubs.
- ▪San Diego has a 19-11 record and sits in second place in the NL West despite recent bullpen issues.
- ▪Noah Schultz has a 3.52 ERA and .151 opponent batting average through his first three starts for the White Sox.
- ▪Germán Márquez has a 4.38 ERA but three wins, supported by strong offensive performances from the Padres.
- ▪Griffin Canning and Lucas Giolito are nearing return, threatening Márquez's position in the starting rotation.
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