Oddsmakers project the Royals as a close favorite (-112 moneyline odds) against the Padres (-107). The Kansas City Royals will hand the ball to Seth Lugo (4-5, 3.05 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Padres will counter with Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.70 ERA).

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The Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres play the second game of their 3-game series at Petco Park in San Diego Saturday..

Jose Iglesias' RBI infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday lifted the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals.

Merrill returned from his stint on the 7-day Concussion IL and Padres Manager Mike Shildt took the opportunity to shake up the lineup. Merrill was penciled into the second spot and Arraez moved into the fourth spot. It appeared to be a positive change as Merrill and Arraez each recorded a hit and scored a run in the game.

Tatis broke the game open for the Padres in the seventh inning with a blast to left centerfield, his first homer in more than three weeks.