The Washington Nationals head to California to take on the San Diego Padres, who are just two games ahead of Milwaukee for the last Wild Card spot. Will Juan Soto be able to do damage to his old ball club in an effort to pick up the win?
Anibal Sanchez will look to pick up his first win of the season while the Padres answer back with Yu Darvish.
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