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August 25, 2026 β’ Petco Park, San Diego
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 25, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (65-69) travels to play San Diego Padres (71-62) at Petco Park, San Diego.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Visiting Side
Record
65-69
San Diego Padres
Home Side
Record
71-62
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIT
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
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SAN
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
35%
Pittsburgh Pirates
VS
65%
San Diego Padres
Projected Score
PIT 4.2
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SAN 4.8
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- San Diego Padres has a stronger home record.
- Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- San Diego Padres has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Pittsburgh Pirates
STAT
San Diego Padres
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host San Diego Padres plays on familiar turf at Petco Park, San Diego.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win
Pittsburgh Pirates brings a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252 into the matchup.
Why San Diego Padres Could Win
San Diego Padres counters with a Team ERA of 3.94 and Batting Average of .238.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if San Diego Padres's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Petco Park, San Diego
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,709
Closing Odds
Line: SD -123 | O/U: 7
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Paul Skenes
Home Starter
Michael King
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Pittsburgh Pirates (49.2%)
San Diego Padres (50.8%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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