Braves Finish Padres Series—What Went Right, Wrong, and What’s Next in Philly

The Atlanta Braves concluded their three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, marking the final encounter between these teams in the regular season. Earlier this season, the Padres dominated, winning all four matches in San Diego. Next, the Braves head to Philadelphia for a three-game series after securing two victories out of three in early April, scoring 11 runs in the wins but only managing two in a 4-2 defeat. Philadelphia, leading the National League East with a record of 34-18, boasts a strong home performance at Citizens Bank Park, with a 17-8 record as of Saturday. Braves' left-hander Chris Sale, coming off an impressive outing against the Padres where he allowed just one earned run over seven innings, is set to pitch in Philadelphia. Atlanta's upcoming series will also feature the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks.