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Braves rally with four homers to edge Padres, secure series win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Braves rally with four homers to edge Padres, secure series win
Summary

The Atlanta Braves overcame an early deficit to defeat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on July 23, 2026, at Truist Park. Chris Sale struck out 11 in six innings, helping the Braves achieve their 60th win of the season. After falling behind 3-0, Ozzie Albies and Dominic Smith hit critical home runs, boosting Atlanta's offense. The Braves faced a scare when the Padres closed the gap to one run in the eighth but held on with Raisel Iglesias closing the game. This victory marks a series win for Atlanta against a team they struggled against last season.

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  • •Braves hit four home runs to rally from a 3-0 deficit.
  • •Chris Sale struck out 11 batters in six innings.
  • •Dominic Smith's home run gave Atlanta a 5-3 lead.
  • •Ty France's eighth-inning homer brought the Padres within one.
  • •Raisel Iglesias finished the game with a strikeout.
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  • 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Sale and Braves power past Padres for series win and 60th win of the season
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