JP Sears helps Padres complete sweep of Braves with solid start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 victory on June 24 at Petco Park. Starting pitcher JP Sears, making his first start of the season, went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out five. Ty France played a key role offensively, hitting a solo home run and a sacrifice fly that contributed to the Padres' scoring. This win marked San Diego's 17th victory in their last 24 matchups against Atlanta. The Padres now face two upcoming series against the Dodgers, starting a taxing stretch of games prior to the All-Star break.
- •Padres needed 28 outs from their bullpen in the recent win.
- •Sears allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings in his first start.
- •France contributed a solo home run and a sac fly.
- •San Diego has won 17 of the last 24 games against Atlanta.
- •The Padres start a 17-game stretch leading into the All-Star break.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — JP Sears, Padres pull off sweep against Braves
"SAN DIEGO - The Padres needed 28 outs from their bullpen during their win on Tuesday.
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