San Francisco LHP Carlos Rodon is 6-1 at home with a 1.86 ERA. In two games against the Padres this season, he’s given up three runs in 15 innings. In the last meeting, Rodon also pitched a complete game three-hitter, only giving up one earned run. The Giants are a top-15 team at home in terms of OPS (.722). Rodon faces San Diego’s RHP Mike Clevinger, who owns a 4.00 ERA in the last 30 days. The Padres are top 10 in batting average at .253 and OPS, at 726, on the road. However, back the better pitcher and the Giants at home.

The Giants are glad to be home after a terrible road trip. They're five games over .500 at home, nine under on the road. Carlos Rodon has dominated over his last five starts, fanning 41 and walking two while posting a 1.44 ERA. Look for the ace to stop the bleeding and continue his mastery over the Padres, even with their new acquisitions. Padres starter Mike Clevinger has been more vulnerable on the road (4.02 ERA).