As the San Diego Padres gear up for their next challenge against Korea, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Gocheok Sky Dome. The Padres have been on a rollercoaster this preseason, but their recent performance suggests they're finding their rhythm just in time.

Apr 14, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (right) is congratulated by designated hitter Luke Voit (45) after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the game on March 13th against the Oakland Athletics, it was a slugfest that Padres fans won't soon forget. With a staggering .415 batting average and an OPS of 1.149, the Padres' hitters were relentless, racking up 17 hits and securing a narrow victory with 12 runs to Oakland's 11. Their ability to get on base was impressive – boasting an OBP of .442 – and when runners were in scoring position, they delivered with six hits.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing; defensively speaking, there were some hiccups as evidenced by two errors. And while the bullpen had its moments of brilliance with a K9 rate of 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings pitched, they also posted an ERA of over 17 – something that will need tightening up if they're going to stifle Korea's lineup.

In contrast to this offensive showcase was the game against Arizona Diamondbacks on March 12th where both teams struggled for runs in a low-scoring affair that ended tied at two apiece. The Padres' pitching staff shone brighter here with an overall ERA of just two and kept Diamondbacks' hitters under control with only four hits allowed.

The most recent outing saw another strong offensive display from San Diego as they put up thirteen runs against Seattle Mariners' five on March 11th. A balanced attack featured power (three home runs) and precision (seventeen total hits), highlighting this team's potential when everything clicks.

What does all this mean for the upcoming game? It suggests that while there may be some inconsistency in pitching performance from one day to another, there is no doubt about the potency of Padres' batsmen who seem ready to pounce on any opportunity given by Korea's pitchers.

Korea will undoubtedly bring their best game forward; however, if recent performances are anything to go by – particularly those explosive innings seen throughout these preseason games – then it is reasonable for fans to expect another high-scoring affair led by San Diego’s dynamic offense.

The scheduled date is set: March 17th; first pitch thrown at precisely ten o'clock local time (KST). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into SDPA network for live coverage from Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome where Padres aim to continue their preseason success overseas.

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