Padres Need Win Against Braves | San Diego Padres News

San Diego Padres face a tough uphill battle in Atlanta, trailing 2-1 in the series and staring down a daunting pitching matchup with Chris Sale on the mound. Canning, struggling with an 8-1 record and ERA over 6, might have to shoulder extra innings as the bullpen’s depth wanes. But hope flickers with Jackson Merrill’s hot streak—four homers in four games—and Manny Machado’s 22nd homer of the season. This is a must-win for the Padres, but their shaky starting pitching makes every victory feel like a miracle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fb46db8d28ca36e