Pitchers' duel expected when Padres host Phillies

Saturday night's matchup between the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres is likely to be a classic pitchers' duel, based on how the opposing pitchers have fared to start the 2024 season. Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez and his 25 straight scoreless innings will take the mound against San Diego right-hander Dylan Cease, who's allowed just five hits in winning his past three starts. Suarez (4-0, 1.36 ERA) has been the best pitcher on arguably the best starting staff in the majors. Suarez's current scoreless streak is the longest for a Phillies pitchers since another lefty, Cliff Lee, authored one that lasted 30 2/3 innings from Aug. 17-Sept. 10, 2011.