Alex Cobb lasted the complete game in his last start, throwing over 130 pitches, so I'm iffy on how much gas he'll have in the tank here. Before that nine inning outing, Cobb had completed six innings only once in his past five starts, while allowing four or more runs three times. The Padres offense has tallied 10+ hits in four of their last six games and will look to back up Seth Lugo with their bats. After an eight run blowup vs the Dodgers to start August, Lugo held his next four opponents to two or less runs, with three quality starts in that time. The Giants rank dead last in OPS vs righties since the trade deadline as well.

Alex Cobb posted a 5.48 ERA in eight starts post-All Star Break until nearly no-hitting Cincinnati in his last outing, throwing 131 pitches. Now he faces a Padres lineup that homered four times Saturday. San Diego has won the first two games of this series by a combined 13-4 and remains alive in the Wild Card race, 6.5 games back. Padres starter Seth Lugo (3.67) has been very consistent and held the Giants to one run over five innings earlier this season. Back the Padres to win their third straight.

Alex Cobb threw 579 pitches in August, with a career-high of 131 in Tuesday's complete game. He won't even have four full days of rest before this day game. The Padres have a lineup with an OPS of .785 in 108 career at-bats against Cobb. After this game, the Giants will travel to Chicago. Therefore, it's wise to take the Padres in this spot!