San Diego Padres tops Atlanta Braves 5-2
Game Summary
San Diego Padres defeated Atlanta Braves 5-2.
Key Players
Joey Bart led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever James Karinchak threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Ty France led San Diego Padres's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. San Diego Padres reliever David Morgan threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Martín Pérez: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 4 BB (82 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.50).
San Diego Padres starter JP Sears: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (81 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.3 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.207). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Matt Olson (2-for-4), Joey Bart (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
San Diego Padres: 6 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.240). Includes 1 HR. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Samad Taylor (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Xander Bogaerts (2-for-4), Ty France (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI).