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Padres vs Rays Preview: Can the Friars' Bats Break Through in Tampa? | Beatline Padres
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The San Diego Padres open a three-game series in Tampa Bay against the American League East-leading Rays on Friday night. Coming off a 3-0 shutout of the Pirates, the Padres look to build momentum against a Tampa Bay club that enters play at 79-54.
In this preview, we break down the pitching matchups, the key hitters including Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr., and the bullpen injuries that have tested San Diego's depth. With Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts anchoring the lineup, the Padres need early…
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