What happened: The San Diego Padres signaled that Game 2 of their current series is next up. The club's social account flagged the matchup with a short "Game 2 on deck" note ahead of first pitch.

Why it matters: Every game in a tightly packed regular-season schedule carries weight for positioning, and stringing together series wins is how a club builds separation over a long summer. A strong showing in the middle game would let San Diego control the series result rather than play for a split.

What to watch: Watch for the Padres' confirmed lineup and starting pitcher, and whether they can back up their series opener with another win.