Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherPadresThe starters are close overall, but Buehler owns the better strikeout and control profile.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .011 difference in OPS.
Team strengthPadresSan leads 39–22 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Springs works deeper into games, 5.6 IP per start versus 4.6.
·Springs enters with a 5.35 road ERA; Buehler owns a 4.24 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Springs arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 43% | 91.3 |
| Changeup | 25% | 79.5 |
| Slider | 23% | 84.2 |
| Sweeper | 6% | 77.5 |
| Cutter | 3% | 87.6 |
Buehler arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Cutter | 24% | 90.4 |
| Four-seam | 20% | 94.0 |
| Sinker | 20% | 94.2 |
| Slider | 11% | 87.1 |
| Changeup | 9% | 89.3 |
| Knuckle Curve | 8% | 78.3 |
| Sweeper | 7% | 82.5 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.717OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.706OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
ATH·
SD+22130th
Run differential
+33921st
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Athletics?+
Jeffrey Springs is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Padres?+
Walker Buehler is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:40 PM ET at Petco Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Jeffrey Springs is at 36; Walker Buehler is at 47. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.