San Diego is due for a winning streak, which it started with three straight wins vs. San Francisco. It was as balanced of a team as it's been in quite some time vs. the Giants, as the pitching and hitting were on the same page for a change. I don't expect that to change at home in front of a lively crowd on Labor Day against the Phillies, who knocked the Padres out of the postseason last year.

Taijuan Walker sports a 4.98 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP on the road this season. He's had it easy since the All-Star break, as he's made just one road start in the second half of the season. That won't work in his favor on Monday, giving Rich Hill and the Padres' bullpen the pitching advantage. With some run support, they'll get the job done at home!