Atlanta BravesvsSan Diego Padres
ATL 2/SD 5
Things to say
The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 at Petco Park.
01
opener
Padres took it 5-2 at home. San Diego's pitching never let Atlanta's bats get going. Quiet, controlled win.
02
key player
Whoever started for San Diego earned it — kept the heart of that Braves order off balance all night and gave the bullpen a short night.
03
hot take
Braves are 48-31 and still got handled by a sub-.500-on-the-road kind of vibe. That offense goes cold at the worst times.
04
deep cut
Two runs for Atlanta in a park that usually plays pitcher-friendly anyway — Petco did the Padres a favor like it always does.
05
exit
Long season though, Braves still hold the division. Curious if San Diego can stack a couple more before this series wraps.
The recap
Padres handled their business at Petco, knocking off the best record in the league with a tidy 5-2 win over Atlanta. San Diego's arm got into his stuff early and kept the heart of Atlanta's order quiet all night, and the bullpen slammed the door without any drama.
Braves only scratched across two, never really threatening once they fell behind. Good getaway-day result for a Padres club hanging around the race at 42-37.