
How to Watch Pirates vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 3
Updated May. 3, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates will see Randy Vasquez on the hill for the San Diego Padres in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Check out everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Padres game.
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Pirates vs. Padres Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT, SDPA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Pirates vs. Padres Prediction
- Score Prediction: Padres 5, Pirates 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Pirates 55%, Padres 45%
Pirates vs. Padres Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Padres | -1.5 | 8 | -134 | +114 | 9-4 SD |
| 8/14/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 8.5 | -139 | +118 | 8-2 SD |
| 8/13/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 7.5 | -256 | +208 | 3-0 SD |
| 8/12/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 8.5 | -200 | +167 | 2-1 SD |
| 8/8/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 9 | -112 | -107 | 7-6 SD |
| 8/7/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 7.5 | -161 | +136 | 9-8 SD |
| 8/6/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 7.5 | -165 | +139 | 6-0 SD |
| 7/26/2023 | Padres | -1.5 | 8.5 | -190 | +160 | 3-2 PIT |
| 7/25/2023 | Padres | -1.5 | 8 | -281 | +230 | 5-1 SD |
| 7/24/2023 | Padres | -1.5 | 8.5 | -269 | +220 | 8-4 PIT |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 5.07 |
| K/9 | 7.1 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Cruz has put up a team-best eight home runs and 17 runs batted in.
- Cruz ranks 14th in home runs and 48th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Andrew McCutchen is hitting .264 with six doubles, three home runs and 12 walks.
- McCutchen is 120th in home runs and 136th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
- Bryan Reynolds leads the Pirates with 17 runs batted in.
- Reynolds is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is batting .263 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Enmanuel Valdez has three doubles, two triples, two home runs and 11 walks while hitting .216.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 | @ Dodgers | L 9-2 | Bailey Falter vs Tyler Glasnow |
| April 29 | Cubs | L 9-0 | Andrew Heaney vs Shota Imanaga |
| April 30 | Cubs | W 4-3 | Carmen Mlodzinski vs Matthew Boyd |
| May 1 | Cubs | L 8-3 | Paul Skenes vs Colin Rea |
| May 2 | Padres | L 9-4 | Mitch Keller vs Dylan Cease |
| May 3 | Padres | - | Bailey Falter vs Randy Vasquez |
| May 4 | Padres | - | Andrew Heaney vs Nicholas Pivetta |
| May 5 | @ Cardinals | - | Carmen Mlodzinski vs Miles Mikolas |
| May 6 | @ Cardinals | - | Paul Skenes vs Steven Matz |
| May 7 | @ Cardinals | - | Mitch Keller vs Matthew Liberatore |
| May 9 | Braves | - | Bailey Falter vs Bryce Elder |
Padres Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.3 |
| HR | 6 |
| ERA | 3.17 |
| K/9 | 10.1 |
Padres Player Insights
- Fernando Tatis Jr. paces the Padres in home runs (eight), runs batted in (18) and has put up a team-high batting average of .345.
- Tatis ranks 14th in home runs and 38th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Manny Machado is hitting .278 with 10 doubles, two home runs and 11 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Machado is 168th in home runs and 114th in RBI.
- Luis Arraez is hitting .313 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs and five walks.
- Xander Bogaerts has eight doubles, a home run and 14 walks while batting .243.
Padres Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | Rays | L 4-1 | Dylan Cease vs Ryan Pepiot |
| April 27 | Rays | L 4-2 | Randy Vasquez vs Zack Littell |
| April 29 | Giants | W 7-4 | Nicholas Pivetta vs Logan Webb |
| April 30 | Giants | W 5-3 | Michael King vs Landen Roupp |
| May 2 | @ Pirates | W 9-4 | Dylan Cease vs Mitch Keller |
| May 3 | @ Pirates | - | Randy Vasquez vs Bailey Falter |
| May 4 | @ Pirates | - | Nicholas Pivetta vs Andrew Heaney |
| May 5 | @ Yankees | - | Michael King vs Carlos Rodon |
| May 6 | @ Yankees | - | Dylan Cease vs Carlos Carrasco |
| May 7 | @ Yankees | - | Dylan Cease vs Max Fried |
| May 9 | @ Rockies | - | Randy Vasquez vs Bradley Blalock |
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