Padres begin road series against Rays after solid homestand

The San Diego Padres open a series against the Tampa Bay Rays today at 4:10 p.m. after finishing a homestand with a 4-2 record. The Padres swept the Minnesota Twins but lost two of three to the Pittsburgh Pirates, securing a 3-0 win in the final game. They must regain offensive momentum against a strong Rays rotation, featuring Shane McClanahan, Nick Martinez, and Drew Rasmussen. Key reliever Jason Adam is expected to return in September, while Adrian Morejon is proving essential for the team's postseason push.

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