Braves drop series to Padres after 7-6 walk-off loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Atlanta Braves fell to the San Diego Padres 7-6 on June 23, 2026, at Petco Park, marking a series loss during their West Coast trip. Rookie pitcher JR Ritchie struggled, allowing four runs in five innings. Despite accumulating nine hits, the Braves could not secure a win as the Padres delivered a walk-off. With the loss, Atlanta's record stands at 48-30, reducing their division lead to 5.5 games. The team aims to avoid a sweep in the third game of the series tonight.
- •Braves lose series to Padres with a 7-6 walk-off defeat.
- •JR Ritchie allowed four runs and struck out seven.
- •Atlanta's offense had nine hits but could not win.
- •Braves' lead in the division is now down to 5.5 games.
- •Robert Suarez is dealing with forearm soreness.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Series loss in San Diego, Robert Suarez, and more
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