Robert Suarez came in for the save in the bottom of the ninth inning and Alex Verdugo singled to start the inning for the Braves. He was replaced by pinch runner Eli White, who advanced to second base on a groundout by Sean Murphy.

If the Atlanta Braves really want to close the gap between themselves and the top teams in the National League,

The San Diego Padres will be without starting pitcher Michael King against the Atlanta Braves after he was scratched with shoulder tightness.

That’s what I think is happening. Trying to build a culture here that creates winning," said ex-Brave and current Angel Travis d'Arnaud.

However, on the mound, the Phillies also have some decisions. Left-hander Ranger Suarez will hit the free agency market and likely be wanted around Major League Baseball. An All-Star during the 2024 campaign, an argument will be made that he'll be the second-best left-hander on the market behind Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros.

The Padres ran into Chris Sale and ran into Ronald Acuña Jr. And then Manny Machado ran into one. And the Padres won. The erstwhile slugger’s first home run in 63 at-bats was the difference on Friday night in a 2-1 victory over the Braves that stopped a losing streak at six games.

Looking for another series win and hoping to solidify themselves above .500, Atlanta is hoping that Grant Holmes can out-pitch late career Lucas Giolito in Boston Holmes has been up and down this season,