Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Sánchez averages 1.9 more innings per start.
·Sánchez holds a 28-point P-Score advantage, 76 to 48.
·Sánchez carries a 3.87 road ERA, compared with Buehler's 4.10 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Sánchez arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 44% | 95.1 |
| Changeup | 37% | 87.0 |
| Slider | 19% | 86.3 |
Buehler arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Cutter | 24% | 90.4 |
| Four-seam | 20% | 94.0 |
| Sinker | 20% | 94.2 |
| Slider | 11% | 87.1 |
| Changeup | 10% | 89.2 |
| Knuckle Curve | 8% | 78.3 |
| Sweeper | 7% | 82.5 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.707OPS
.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
PHI·
SD+27117th
Run differential
+28715th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Cristopher Sánchez is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Padres?+
Walker Buehler is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
4:10 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?+
Cristopher Sánchez is at 76; Walker Buehler is at 48. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.