The San Diego Padres are getting set for their final series ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, a four-game matchup against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. After sweeping the Miami Marlins, the Padres made quick work of the Colorado Rockies in a short two-game series. Padres vs Giants Probable PitchersThursday, July 30: LHP JP Sears vs LHP Robbie RaySears gets the nod to open the series for the Padres, and he's been a major help to a decimated starting rotation. In that game, San Diego elected to use Randy Vásquez as an opener for Sears against the Marlins, and the team could use the same strategy, this team with Sears starting. How to Watch Padres vs Giants July 30-August 2First pitch for Thursday's series opener is 6:40 p.m. PT/9:40 p.m.