Can Padres Harness Momentum to Overcome Mariners at PETCO Park?

As the San Diego Padres prepare to face the Seattle Mariners at PETCO Park, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the offensive firepower displayed in recent games. The Padres have shown a remarkable ability to rack up hits and runs, as evidenced by their explosive performance against the Oakland Athletics where they amassed 17 hits and 12 runs. Despite committing two errors in that game, their batting average was an impressive .415 with a slugging percentage of .707.

The team's resilience was also on display during their encounter with the LG Twins. Although they trailed early on, they managed to secure a win with five runs from eight hits. This ability to bounce back could be crucial against the Mariners.

However, it's not all smooth sailing for the Padres; in another preseason game against Korea, they struggled offensively, managing only four hits and one run throughout nine innings. Consistency will be key for them moving forward.

PETCO Park has been a fortress for San Diego in past seasons and could provide an additional edge over Seattle. The venue is known for being pitcher-friendly due to its expansive outfield which could benefit Padres pitchers if they can keep fly balls within reach of their fielders.

Fans should expect an exciting matchup as both teams look to fine-tune their squads ahead of the regular season. With recent performances suggesting that when bats are hot, runs flow freely for San Diego; maintaining this momentum will be essential against a solid Mariners side.

The upcoming game is scheduled for March 25th at 6:40 PM PDT at PETCO Park in San Diego. Fans can catch all the action live on ROOT Sports NW network.