Braves face Padres in crucial mid-series matchup at Petco Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are set to play the San Diego Padres in a pivotal game on June 24, 2026, at Petco Park, following a lackluster offensive performance in the series opener. Rookie pitcher JR Ritchie will start for the Braves, while the Padres plan to use Wandy Peralta as an opener, with Griffin Canning to follow. Atlanta needs a win to even the series and push for a decisive rubber match on Wednesday. An ongoing discussion surrounds the Braves' lineup, which has seen significant changes recently, making the outcome more unpredictable.
- •Braves lost the series opener to the Padres.
- •JR Ritchie starts for Atlanta, with Wandy Peralta and Griffin Canning for San Diego.
- •The game is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at Petco Park.
- •Atlanta needs a victory to level the series.
- •Braves lineup features notable changes for this matchup.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Braves at Padres chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Wandy Peralta/Griffin Canning
"The offenses should decide this one after a pitching duel in the opener.
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