Padres struggle offensively again in 3-2 loss to Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost 3-2 to the Atlanta Braves on July 20 in Atlanta. Manny Machado's solo home run gave San Diego an early lead, but Atlanta responded with two homers from Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies. Ty France hit a late homer for the Padres, but the team's offense sputtered overall. San Diego has dropped three of its last four games and now sits at 49-51. The team will face Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez in the next matchup.
- •Manny Machado hit his 20th home run of the season.
- •Ty France added a solo homer in the seventh inning.
- •Bryce Elder allowed two runs over five innings for Atlanta.
- •Padres managed only three hits against Braves relievers.
- •San Diego's record is now 49-51 after the loss.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Bats Go Quiet Again As They Lose 3-2 To Atlanta
"The San Diego Padres couldn't generate much offense in Atlanta, and the result was a 3-2 loss in the series opener.
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