Manny Machado, Padres Aim for Series Victory Over Cardinals
Padres Look to Continue Momentum Against Struggling Cardinals
The San Diego Padres will look to continue their momentum when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series starting on Friday night.
Padres on a Roll
The Padres have won four of their last five games, including a series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Manny Machado has been a key part of the Padres' success, batting .333 with six home runs and 19 RBIs in his last 15 games.
Cardinals Struggling
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games.
Jack Flaherty, the Cardinals' ace, has been placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Matchup to Watch
The matchup between Machado and Cardinals' starter Adam Wainwright will be one to watch.
Machado is batting .348 against Wainwright in his career, with four home runs and 11 RBIs.
Prediction
The Padres are the clear favorites in this series.
They have a better team on paper, and they are playing with more momentum.
Conclusion
The Padres will look to continue their momentum when they take on the Cardinals in a three-game series starting on Friday night.
The Padres are the clear favorites in this series, but the Cardinals will be looking to bounce back from their recent struggles.
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