Padres vs. Phillies: 7 Facts to Know About the First Series Out of the All-Star Break

The most interesting facts about the upcoming series against the Phillies.

In a four-game series that includes a Saturday double header, the Padres resume their schedule after the All-Star break. Both the Padres and Phillies had disappointing first halves and want to improve, so they can return to the postseason.

Here are seven interesting facts about the history of the series.

1. The Padres have 224 wins and 283 losses against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2. In December 2017, the Padres traded for Freddy Galvis to play shortstop from the Phillies.

3. In 2022, both the Padres and the Phillies won the National League Wild Card and met in the NLCS. The Phillies won the series with 4 wins to 1 loss.

4. Austin Nola is a catcher for the Padres, and his brother, Aaron, pitches for the Phillies.

5. The Phillies with 48 wins and 41 losses are in third place in the National League East, and the Padres with 43 wins and 47 losses are in the National League West.

6. The Padres have the second-best and the Phillies have the fifth-best ERA in the National League.

7. The Phillies have the fourth-most and the Padres have the second-least home runs in the National League.

If the Padres have any hope to earn a National League Wild Card, they must have a great second half.