The Atlanta Braves are set to host the San Diego Padres in the series finale of a National League matchup at Truist Park on July 23, 2026.
First pitch is scheduled for 12:15 PM ET.
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Braves Lead NL East
Atlanta enters the game with a 59-42 record, leading the NL East. The Braves have been strong at home, posting a 31-20 mark at Truist Park.
They are coming off a narrow 7-6 victory over San Diego on Wednesday afternoon.
Padres Struggle on Road
The Padres sit third in the NL West with a 50-52 record. Their road performance has been below .
500 at 23-28.
Despite their overall record, San Diego has won four of the six head-to-head meetings against Atlanta this season.
Pitching Matchup
Probable pitcher Chris Sale is expected to take the mound for the Braves. He will face Padres starter Griffin Canning.
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Key Hitters
Atlanta's offense is powered by Matt Olson, who holds a . 270 batting average with 60 RBIs and 51 extra-base hits.
Outfielder Michael Harris II has matched Olson with 60 RBIs while batting . 296.
For San Diego, Manny Machado is the primary run producer with 59 RBIs and 38 extra-base hits, despite a .
202 batting average. Outfielder Jackson Merrill adds depth with a .
225 average and 30 extra-base hits.
High-Scoring Trend
Recent games between these clubs have featured high-scoring offense. Both Tuesday and Wednesday contests reached double-digit combined runs.
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Five of Atlanta's past six games and six of San Diego's last eight contests have surpassed eight total runs.
