Pittsburgh at San Diego

The San Diego Padres were the last team in MLB to score at least seven runs in a game. They went through their first 36 games without doing so as the offeense has been nowhere to be found. They have certainly gotten better in time as they have since scored seven or more runs in four of their last 18 games. Despite the lack of punch, they have stayed in touch at just six games below .500. The Pirates are searching for answers, as a season of great expectations is getting behind them. They are three games under .500, which includes an ugly 11-17 road mark. San Diego has been at their best when least expected as they are 5-1 in their last six as a home dog, and they have owned the Pirates at 37-14 in the last 51 meetings. Play on San Diego.