The Padres are rolling, and there’s no reason to jump off the train now. After an 8-0 shutout win to open the series, San Diego is riding an eight-game home win streak and sitting pretty at the top of the division. This team is clicking—the bats are alive, the bullpen is lights out, and the matchup couldn’t be more favorable heading into Saturday.

Tatis Jr. is raking, Machado’s heating up, and Bogaerts is in the middle of a hitting streak—this lineup is deep and dangerous. Sure, Kyle Hart gets the start with some shaky numbers, but he’s backed by a bullpen that’s been the best in baseball, holding opponents to a .149 average with a 1.59 ERA. If Hart can just hold it together early, the relievers will take care of the rest.

Meanwhile, the Rockies are struggling. They’ve dropped 10 of their first 13, and they’ll send rookie Chase Dollander to the mound after a rocky debut. Add in the fact that Colorado’s offense ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring, and this is a clear mismatch in all phases.

We’re backing the Padres to keep the pressure on and grab another W at home. Let’s cash it.