Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherAthleticsGinn owns the stronger overall starter profile, with the higher P-Score and better strikeout and baserunner rates.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .005 difference in OPS.
Team strengthPadresSan leads 57–24 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ginn enters with a 3.63 road ERA; Giolito owns a 1.00 ERA at home.
·Ginn holds a 29-point P-Score advantage, 56 to 27.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Ginn arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 37% | 93.4 |
| Changeup | 20% | 87.8 |
| Cutter | 16% | 90.3 |
| Slider | 13% | 85.9 |
| Four-seam | 11% | 93.5 |
| Curveball | 3% | 84.2 |
Giolito arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 42% | 90.8 |
| Changeup | 35% | 79.0 |
| Slider | 17% | 83.2 |
| Curveball | 7% | 76.9 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.717OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.722OPS
.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
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SD+4830th
Run differential
+27414th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Athletics?+
J.T. Ginn is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Padres?+
Lucas Giolito 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?+
J.T. Ginn is at 56; Lucas Giolito is at 27. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.