"Pittsburgh hit just 117 homers last season, which ranked last in the majors. Their .350 slugging percentage ranked the Pirates 30th in the league last season."
"San Diego hit 152 home runs last season, the third-lowest total in MLB action. Last year the Padres' .390 slugging percentage was 22nd in MLB."
"Paul Skenes heads to the mound for the Pirates to make his third start of the season, seeking his second win with an ERA of 9.53."
"Nick Pivetta (1-1) pitches first for the Padres to make his third start of the season, aiming to improve his performance."
The San Diego Padres are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates for a game on April 7, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Padres have won three consecutive games. The Pirates struggled last season, ranking last in home runs and slugging percentage. The Padres also had a low home run total but boasted a better batting average. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates, while Nick Pivetta takes the mound for the Padres. Both teams have injury concerns that could impact their performance.
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