Braves struggle again in ongoing series against Padres in San Diego

The Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 22 and 23, 2026. Atlanta lost the first game 1-0, where Michael King pitched seven strong innings for San Diego. In the second game, Atlanta held a 4-0 lead at one point, but the Padres rallied to tie the game multiple times. Tensions rose as the Braves and Padres exchanged leads, particularly with Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting his third home run of the season. The series exacerbated the Braves' struggles in California, extending their losing streak to nine consecutive road games against the Padres.

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