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Atlanta has been swinging the bat with authority lately, and San Diego just handed the Braves a reminder of what this offense looks like when it gets going. The Braves enter having won their most recent game, sitting at 59-42 and holding first place in their division. Their lineup has genuine depth — Drake Baldwin has 18 home runs and 54 RBI, Ozzie Albies is at 15 home runs with 103 hits, and Matt Olson leads the club with 26 home runs and 60 RBI. When those bats are synchronized, Atlanta is difficult to contain.

San Diego arrives at 50-52, having dropped their most recent game, going 4-6 over their last ten. But the Padres showed Tuesday they can punch back — Manny Machado has 22 home runs and 59 RBI, and Fernando Tatis Jr. brings 113 hits and 25 stolen bases to the lineup. Walker Buehler takes the ball for San Diego against Atlanta’s Martín Pérez, a left-hander carrying a 3.38 ERA and six wins. With Gavin Sheets sitting out against the southpaw, San Diego’s lineup construction becomes a genuine tactical question worth watching.

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves Game Information

Game Date: July 23, 2026
Game Time: 12:15 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, BravesVision, and MLB Network
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Padres sit 14.5 games back in the division, which means every game carries weight in a different way — not for ground gained, but for credibility. A team that can take a series from a first-place club changes the conversation about what it is. Atlanta, meanwhile, is protecting a division lead and building toward October. The Braves are 31-20 at home, a number that reflects genuine comfort at Truist Park. San Diego is 23-28 on the road. The gap in those road and home splits tells much of the story heading into this one.

Atlanta Braves Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 59-42
Home Record: 31-20
Away Record: 28-22
Division Record: 13-8
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .584

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 50-52
Home Record: 27-24
Away Record: 23-28
Division Record: 9-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .490

Stat Leaders

Atlanta Braves (59-42, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Victor Mederos, 1.000
RBI Leader: Matt Olson, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Matt Olson, 26 HR
Runs Leader: Matt Olson, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Michael Harris II, 107 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Ronald Acuña Jr., 15 SB
ERA Leader: Robert Suarez, 0.56 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chris Sale, 123 K
Wins Leader: Chris Sale, 10 W
Saves Leader: Raisel Iglesias, 20 SV

San Diego Padres (50-52, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Rengifo, 0.412
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 59 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 113 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 25 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.86 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 103 K
Wins Leader: Adrian Morejon, 7 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 25 SV

What to Watch For

Martín Pérez gives Atlanta a left-handed option with a 3.38 ERA and six wins, and the Padres are already adjusting — Gavin Sheets, who has 14 home runs and 41 RBI, is out of the lineup against the southpaw. That opens a door for others to step up, and Samad Taylor (.330 average, 29 hits) would be a name to watch, though he is currently on the injured list with an oblique issue. Luis Campusano (.284, four home runs) and Miguel Andujar (.259, 62 hits) are also sidelined, limiting San Diego’s options.

For Atlanta, Drake Baldwin is the name in form — he hit two home runs in Sunday’s win over Texas and now has 18 on the season. Catcher production at that level is rare, and Baldwin has been one of the more quietly productive hitters in the lineup. Mauricio Dubón adds to the depth with 10 home runs, 53 RBI, and 97 hits. The Braves are also navigating their own injury list — Ronald Acuña Jr. is on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring issue, and Robert Suarez is out with an elbow injury, which affects bullpen depth late in games where Raisel Iglesias, who has 20 saves, becomes even more critical.

Atlanta Braves Injury Report

Robert Suarez – Elbow (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Joey Wentz – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right ACL tear.
Sean Murphy – Finger (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred C Sean Murphy from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured left middle finger.
Joe Jiménez – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.
Spencer Schwellenbach – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Ronald Acuña Jr. – Hamstring (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed OF Ronald Acuña on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
Spencer Strider – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred RHP Spencer Stride from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Ha-Seong Kim – Finger (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed INF Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list due to right middle finger inflammation.
AJ Smith-Shawver – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP AJ Smith-Shawver on the 60-day injured list following right elbow reconstruction.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Jeremiah Estrada – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
David Morgan – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP David Morgan on the 15-day injured list due to a left knee inflammation.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Samad Taylor – Oblique (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.

Atlanta Braves Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 23, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 24, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
July 25, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
July 26, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
July 27, 2026 at New York Mets
July 28, 2026 at New York Mets
July 29, 2026 at New York Mets
July 30, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
July 31, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 01, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 23, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
July 24, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 25, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 26, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 28, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
July 29, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
July 30, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
July 31, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 01, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 02, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants

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