Braves struggle offensively in 8-3 loss to Padres at Truist Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost 8-3 to the San Diego Padres in game two of their series on July 21, 2026, at Truist Park. Atlanta initially took a 2-1 lead with an RBI triple from Jim Jarvis, but the Padres quickly reclaimed control with a five-run response, highlighted by Manny Machado's home run. The Braves managed another run from Jarvis off a balk but could not recover. A two-run homer from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the eighth sealed the victory for San Diego. The Braves aim to bounce back in the series finale on July 22.
- •Braves scored first but were unable to maintain their lead.
- •Padres' five-run response shifted the momentum of the game.
- •Jim Jarvis contributed all three runs for Atlanta.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a homer in the eighth inning.
- •Series continues with game three on July 22.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Braves fall to the Padres in low-scoring fashion
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