Padres aim for series sweep against Marlins with unconventional pitching plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The San Diego Padres face the Miami Marlins today with a chance for a series sweep. The Padres are utilizing an unconventional pitching strategy, with Walker Buehler starting but backed by a flexible bullpen approach due to recent struggles in their rotation. Miami, on an 11-game losing streak, will start Jason Junk, who has mixed recent performances. A Padres victory today would enhance their wild card prospects as the trade deadline approaches, potentially prompting management to seek pitching reinforcements.
- •Padres are three games out of a wild card spot.
- •Walker Buehler starts for San Diego amid a shifting pitching strategy.
- •Marlins send Jason Junk to the mound during an 11-game skid.
- •Padres' offense showed improvement in previous game.
- •Trade deadline approaches, prompting potential roster changes.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Will Shoot For Sweep Against Miami In Series Finale
"The San Diego Padres are taking an unusual approach to starting pitching as they try to sweep the Marlins.
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