The Padres started the 2008 campaign March 31, in San Diego against the Houston Astros and won the series 3–1.Julius Peppers jersey
2007 All-Star Chris Young pitched in the second game of the season, a 2–1 win, and Trevor Hoffman, the game's all-time saves leader, wrapped up the ninth for the save. The Los Angeles Dodgers came into town and took two of three. 2007 Cy Young winner Jake Peavy picked up the only win during the Dodgers' series.Chester Taylor Bears Jersey At the end of the opening homestand, the Padres were 3–3.Anquan Boldin jersey
The Padres traveled to San Francisco, hoping to fatten up on former manager Bruce Bochy's Giants, but the now-Bondsless bay dwellers took two of three.In Los Angeles, the Padres won two of three,Chester Taylor Jersey pushing their record back to .500.