San Diego Padres routs Atlanta Braves 8-3
Game Summary
San Diego Padres topped Atlanta Braves 8-3. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected San Diego Padres's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. San Diego Padres pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Manny Machado led San Diego Padres's offense, going 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI. San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejon threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Jim Jarvis led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-3, 2 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Kinley threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
San Diego Padres starter Walker Buehler: 5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 5 BB (90 pitches). Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (ERA 2.70).
Atlanta Braves starter Reynaldo López: 4.1 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 6 K, 3 BB (85 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 5.79).
Hitting Analysis
San Diego Padres: 13 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.382). 7 extra-base hits (4 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Fernando Tatis Jr. (3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Manny Machado (2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI), Ty France (2-for-5), Jackson Merrill (2-for-4, 1 HR).
Atlanta Braves: 4 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.138). Drew 8 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Jim Jarvis (2-for-3, 2 RBI).
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.