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Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach allowed one hit in six shutout innings while striking out four and walking one.
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Marcell Ozuna had a batting average of .302, with 39 home runs and 104 runs batted in last season.
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Now that it is officially Opening Week for the MLB, the Atlanta Braves will travel to San Diego to face off against the Padres in a 2024 Wild Card round rematch. The Braves will be looking to redeem themselves from being eliminated from the Padres last season. As we all know the Braves limped into the postseason after many injuries plagued Atlanta.
The Braves believe they’ll be able to use López on regular rest more frequently than in 2024, when he did it in just five of his 25 total starts. He had a stingy 1.52 ERA in those regular-rest outings, compared to 2.53 on five days’ rest and 1.81 on six or more days’ rest.
Opening Day didn't go as planned for the Atlanta Braves, who suffered a deflating 7-4 defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres. Braves ace Chris Sale delive
As the Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres in the first game of the 2025 campaign, there will be high expectations for the team coming off a disappointing finish last season. With the Braves labeled as a top threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers' crown this season, manager Brian Snitker first has one wish for the team this season.
With the Braves now heading into full strength, they are considered to be the division favorites even with Philadelphia's strong pitching and offense. ESPN, MLB .com and Yahoo Sports all have the Braves leading the NL East to another division crown.
Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit home run starts four-run seventh inning; Fernando Tatis Jr. goes 3-for-4; Jackson Merrill drives in four runs
The Atlanta Braves began their new season the same way they ended the last one, losing to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.