Elder goes six innings as Braves edge Padres 3-2
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Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Bryce Elder pitched six innings to help the Atlanta Braves secure a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in the first game of a four-game series on July 20. Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies each hit home runs, contributing to the Braves' scoring. After an initial tie in the fifth inning, Atlanta took the lead with a double from Joey Bart. Ty France's homer in the seventh narrowed the gap, but Victor Mederos earned his first save by closing out the game. The two teams continue their series on July 21.
- •Elder allows two runs and records four strikeouts.
- •Harris homers to tie the game in the fifth inning.
- •Albies hits his 15th homer of the season in the sixth.
- •Braves used 13 pitchers over the weekend series.
- •Next game features Reynaldo López vs. Walker Buehler.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Elder goes 6 innings to give Braves' bullpen a rest, Harris and Albies homer in 3-2 win over Padres
"Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, providing needed rest for an overworked bullpen and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a four-game home series. Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies homered for the Braves, who used 13 pitchers over the weekend.
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