MLB · Wed, Jun 10 · 4:10 PM

Reds at Padres

O/U 8.5 · RL Padres -1.5 · Petco Park

GARY'S PICK

MLBvs Reds· -164

Welcome to Petco Park under partly cloudy skies where the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds clash in a Wednesday afternoon rubber match to decide their three-game series. All eyes are on the mound as the Padres look to bounce back from last night's extra-inning heartbreak and get their offense firing again. The load-bearing reason to back San Diego tonight lies in the stark starting pitching mismatch and the platoon advantages lined up against Brady Singer. Singer enters with a 5.89 ERA and a fragile 6.28 xERA, showing he has consistently struggled to suppress contact, allowing a 12.4% Barrel rate and a 43.3% Hard-hit rate. He is particularly vulnerable against left-handed hitting, allowing a .354 AVG, 1.026 OPS, and 11 home runs to lefties in just 147 at-bats this season. The Padres have loaded their lineup to exploit this exact liability, starting four left-handed bats in Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, Will Wagner, and Sung-Mun Song. With the wind blowing 11 mph out to right field today, San Diego's left-handed power threats have a perfect environment to pull the ball. Meanwhile, Michael King counters with a 3.41 ERA and a career 2.87 ERA against the Reds, and his elite splits against lefties (.193 AVG and .579 OPS allowed) will neutralize Cincinnati's remaining left-handed bats like JJ Bleday and Nathaniel Lowe. The primary counterargument against San Diego is their bullpen's consecutive-day workload. In yesterday's 11-inning game, top Padres relievers Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam, Mason Miller, and Bradgley Rodriguez all pitched for the second consecutive day, with Morejon throwing 34 pitches and Adam throwing 26 pitches. While this workload represents a real risk if the game is tight late, Michael King's ability to provide depth (74.0 IP over 13 starts) is the ideal antidote to protect the pen. While the market is overpaying for King's fragile 3.41 ERA against his 4.23 xERA, the gap is far less concerning than Singer's league-worst metrics. Back the Padres to exploit the platoon advantages early, ride a hot Fernando Tatis Jr. who is hitting .353 in June, and secure the series victory at home.

The load-bearing reason to back San Diego tonight lies in the stark starting pitching mismatch and the platoon advantages lined up against Brady Singer. Singer enters with a 5.89 ERA and a fragile 6.28 xERA, showing he has consistently struggled to suppress contact, allowing a 12.4% Barrel rate and a 43.3% Hard-hit rate. He is particularly vulnerable against left-handed hitting, allowing a .354 AVG, 1.026 OPS, and 11 home runs to lefties in just 147 at-bats this season. The Padres have loaded their lineup to exploit this exact liability, starting four left-handed bats in Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, Will Wagner, and Sung-Mun Song. With the wind blowing 11 mph out to right field today, San Diego's left-handed power threats have a perfect environment to pull the ball. Meanwhile, Michael King counters with a 3.41 ERA and a career 2.87 ERA against the Reds, and his elite splits against lefties (.193 AVG and .579 OPS allowed) will neutralize Cincinnati's remaining left-handed bats like JJ Bleday and Nathaniel Lowe.

The primary counterargument against San Diego is their bullpen's consecutive-day workload. In yesterday's 11-inning game, top Padres relievers Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam, Mason Miller, and Bradgley Rodriguez all pitched for the second consecutive day, with Morejon throwing 34 pitches and Adam throwing 26 pitches. While this workload represents a real risk if the game is tight late, Michael King's ability to provide depth (74.0 IP over 13 starts) is the ideal antidote to protect the pen. While the market is overpaying for King's fragile 3.41 ERA against his 4.23 xERA, the gap is far less concerning than Singer's league-worst metrics. Back the Padres to exploit the platoon advantages early, ride a hot Fernando Tatis Jr. who is hitting .353 in June, and secure the series victory at home.

The pick & result

Published pick: Padres ML -164
Published odds: -164
Result: Won
Final score: 4-5

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The read

Injuries noted

Padres: [NEW] Miguel Andujar (DH) — Hamstring: Andujar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. (Jun 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Xander Bogaerts (SS) — Personal (Not Specified): Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk against Washington in a loss Saturday. (Jun 9 — 1d ago) [NEW] Matt Waldron (SP) — Forearm (Right): Waldron (forearm) is scheduled to throw two innings of a bullpen session Tuesday and is on track to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso this Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. (Jun 8 — 1d ago) [NEW] German Marquez (SP) — Forearm (Right): Marquez (forearm) tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out two batters. (Jun 8 — 2d ago) [NEW] Jake Cronenworth (2B) — Concussion (Not Specified): Cronenworth (concussion) has been participating in light baseball activities and is "ramping up," per MLB.com. (Jun 8 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Ramon Laureano (LF) — Hip (Right): Laureano underwent surgery Friday to repair his torn right labrum, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. (Jun 5 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Jeremiah Estrada (RP) — Knee (Right): Estrada (2-2) picked up the loss after giving up the eventual game-winning run in a 3-2 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday. (Jun 5 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Nick Pivetta (Starting Pitcher) — Forearm (Right): The Padres transferred Pivetta (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. (Jun 2 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Luis Campusano (C) — Toe (Left): Campusano (toe) has been catching bullpens and is swinging pain-free, per MLB.com. (May 31 — 10d ago) Reds: [NEW] Elly De La Cruz (SS) — Hamstring (Right): Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that De La Cruz (hamstring) is scheduled to take part in infield drills for the second day in a row and will undergo a follow-up MRI on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. (Jun 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jose Trevino (C) — Hamstring (Left): Trevino (hamstring) will make one final rehab appearance for Triple-A Louisville before being activated Friday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 9 — 1d ago) [NEW] Emilio Pagan (RP) — Hamstring (Left): Pagan (hamstring) will be re-assessed for strength deficit on Monday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 8 — 2d ago) [NEW] Pierce Johnson (RP) — Elbow (Right): Johnson (elbow) is expected to toss a bullpen session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (Jun 7 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Hunter Greene (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Reds manager Terry Francona told reporters Saturday that Greene (elbow) could return from the 60-day injured list prior to the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (Jun 6 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Graham Ashcraft (RP) — Elbow (Right): Ashcraft (elbow) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B) — Back: Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. (May 22 — 18d ago) [KNOWN] Brandon Williamson (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): The Reds transferred Williamson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 33d ago)

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
GAVIN SHEETSH+R+RBI OVER 0.5
MLBSan Diego Padres· +130
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 1
The central thesis for this play is the extreme vulnerability of Brady Singer against left-handed hitting. In 2026, Singer has allowed a staggering .354 batting average and 1.026 OPS to lefties, including 11 home runs. Gavin Sheets, batting in the cleanup spot (#4), is the Padres' primary left-handed power threat today and is positioned to exploit Singer's 12.4% barrel rate and 43.3% hard-hit rate. Singer's 6.28 xERA suggests his 5.89 surface ERA is fortunate, and his 1.69 WHIP ensures constant traffic on the bases. With Fernando Tatis Jr. (hitting .353 in June) and Jackson Merrill ahead of him, Sheets will likely come to the plate with runners on base frequently. A single hit, a sacrifice fly, or a run scored clears this 0.5 total, making the +130 price point significant value against a pitcher struggling with these specific splits.
Gavin Sheets
H+R+RBI over 0.5
+130 · CASHED · ACTUAL 1
San Diego Padres
The central thesis for this play is the extreme vulnerability of Brady Singer against left-handed hitting. In 2026, Singer has allowed a staggering .354 batting average and 1.026 OPS to lefties, including 11 home runs. Gavin Sheets, batting in the cleanup spot (#4), is the Padres' primary left-handed power threat today and is positioned to exploit Singer's 12.4% barrel rate and 43.3% hard-hit rate.
Singer's 6.28 xERA suggests his 5.89 surface ERA is fortunate, and his 1.69 WHIP ensures constant traffic on the bases. With Fernando Tatis Jr. (hitting .353 in June) and Jackson Merrill ahead of him, Sheets will likely come to the plate with runners on base frequently.
A single hit, a sacrifice fly, or a run scored clears this 0.5 total, making the +130 price point significant value against a pitcher struggling with these specific splits.
GARY'S PICK
SAL STEWARTH+R+RBI UNDER 0.5
MLBCincinnati Reds· -170
LOST · ACTUAL 4
While Sal Stewart is a top rookie for the Reds with 13 home runs, he faces a significant step up in competition tonight against Michael King. King has been the model of efficiency for San Diego, posting a 1.12 WHIP and a career 2.87 ERA against Cincinnati. King excels at limiting damage, holding a 3.41 ERA and a 35.4% hard-hit rate, which neutralizes Stewart’s primary strength. Furthermore, the environment at Petco Park is a noted pitcher-friendly venue that suppresses fly balls. Stewart has shown signs of a cooling period, recording zero hits in two of his last four games prior to Tuesday's extra-inning homer. Against a starter who suppresses baserunners at an elite level and has historically neutralized this franchise, Stewart is a prime candidate to go hitless.
Sal Stewart
H+R+RBI under 0.5
-170 · LOST · ACTUAL 4
Cincinnati Reds
While Sal Stewart is a top rookie for the Reds with 13 home runs, he faces a significant step up in competition tonight against Michael King. King has been the model of efficiency for San Diego, posting a 1.12 WHIP and a career 2.87 ERA against Cincinnati.
King excels at limiting damage, holding a 3.41 ERA and a 35.4% hard-hit rate, which neutralizes Stewart’s primary strength. Furthermore, the environment at Petco Park is a noted pitcher-friendly venue that suppresses fly balls.
Stewart has shown signs of a cooling period, recording zero hits in two of his last four games prior to Tuesday's extra-inning homer. Against a starter who suppresses baserunners at an elite level and has historically neutralized this franchise, Stewart is a prime candidate to go hitless.
THE LONG SHOT
FERNANDO TATIS JR.TOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBPadres· -115
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 5
Fernando Tatis Jr. enters this series finale as the hottest hitter in the Padres lineup, batting .353 in June and coming off a four-hit game on Tuesday. He faces Brady Singer, whose 2026 campaign has been defined by high-traffic innings and hard contact allowed. Singer carries a 1.69 WHIP and a 12.4% barrel rate, indicating that when batters make contact, it is frequently of high quality. Tatis will maximize his opportunities from the leadoff spot against a pitcher who has surrendered six or more hits in eight of his last 11 starts. The environmental conditions further favor Tatis, as 11 mph winds are blowing out toward right field in a matchup against a pitcher with a 0.85 GO/AO (fly-ball leaning). Tatis's current form suggests he is the most likely candidate to exploit Singer's tendency to allow barrels and runners.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Total Bases over 1.5
-115 · CASHED · ACTUAL 5
Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. enters this series finale as the hottest hitter in the Padres lineup, batting .353 in June and coming off a four-hit game on Tuesday. He faces Brady Singer, whose 2026 campaign has been defined by high-traffic innings and hard contact allowed.
Singer carries a 1.69 WHIP and a 12.4% barrel rate, indicating that when batters make contact, it is frequently of high quality. Tatis will maximize his opportunities from the leadoff spot against a pitcher who has surrendered six or more hits in eight of his last 11 starts. The environmental conditions further favor Tatis, as 11 mph winds are blowing out toward right field in a matchup against a pitcher with a 0.85 GO/AO (fly-ball leaning).
Tatis's current form suggests he is the most likely candidate to exploit Singer's tendency to allow barrels and runners.
THE LONG SHOT
JACKSON MERRILLH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
MLBPadres· -110
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 4
Jackson Merrill is positioned to benefit from one of the most drastic platoon splits in the league this season. Reds starter Brady Singer has been historically vulnerable against left-handed hitters in 2026, allowing a .354 batting average and a massive 1.026 OPS. Of the 17 home runs Singer has surrendered, 11 have been to lefties in just 147 at-bats, a rate of one home run every 13.3 at-bats. Merrill bats second in the Padres order, directly following the red-hot Tatis Jr., which increases his probability of batting with runners on base or being driven in after reaching himself against a pitcher with a 1.69 WHIP. Despite Merrill's modest .205 average over his last 10 games, the 11 mph wind blowing out to right field and Singer's fly-ball-leaning profile (0.85 GO/AO) create a high-ceiling environment for a left-handed bat in this matchup.
Jackson Merrill
H+R+RBI over 1.5
-110 · CASHED · ACTUAL 4
Padres
Jackson Merrill is positioned to benefit from one of the most drastic platoon splits in the league this season. Reds starter Brady Singer has been historically vulnerable against left-handed hitters in 2026, allowing a .354 batting average and a massive 1.026 OPS.
Of the 17 home runs Singer has surrendered, 11 have been to lefties in just 147 at-bats, a rate of one home run every 13.3 at-bats. Merrill bats second in the Padres order, directly following the red-hot Tatis Jr., which increases his probability of batting with runners on base or being driven in after reaching himself against a pitcher with a 1.69 WHIP.
Despite Merrill's modest .205 average over his last 10 games, the 11 mph wind blowing out to right field and Singer's fly-ball-leaning profile (0.85 GO/AO) create a high-ceiling environment for a left-handed bat in this matchup.

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