Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 14, 2024

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Jul 14, 2024 6:14 AM
The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are set to face off on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 4:10 PM at Petco Park, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The Padres, despite a disappointing 26-27 home record, will look to capitalize on their 4-2 regular season series lead against the Braves. In a crucial Game 3, the visitors will aim to overcome their 23-25 road record to take the series lead.
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Braves vs Padres statistics

Stat Braves Padres
Hits 765 (17th) 868 (1st)
Batting Average .241 (18th) .261 (2nd)
Runs Batted In 380 (Tied-19th) 429 (10th)
Runs 401 (19th) 445 (11th)
Home Runs 107 (Tied-13th) 108 (Tied-11th)
Walks 264 (26th) 273 (23rd)
Stolen Bases 42 (28th) 68 (13th)
Strikeouts 834 (11th) 656 (30th)
Pitches 13717 (21st) 14048 (12th)

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/13/24 vs Atlanta Braves W 4-0
7/12/24 vs Atlanta Braves L 6-1
7/10/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 2-0
7/9/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 8-3
7/7/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 9-1

Atlanta Braves recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/13/24 @ San Diego Padres L 4-0
7/12/24 @ San Diego Padres W 6-1
7/11/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 1-0
7/10/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 7-5
7/9/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks W 6-2

Braves vs Padres predictions

Heading into the game against the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves have some key players poised to make significant impacts. Marcell Ozuna, having a stellar season with a .304 batting average and 26 homers, looks set to continue his hot streak. With his slugging prowess, he could be a game-changer, especially in clutch situations. Additionally, Matt Olson, with his projected capability to drive in runs and hit with power (.200 projected home run rate), should be another critical player to watch. His ability to convert at-bats into hits and RBIs consistently will certainly bolster the Braves' lineup, providing them with much-needed offensive depth.

On the flip side, the San Diego Padres have their own set of aces ready to swing back. Jurickson Profar, hitting .303 this season, has been a consistent pillar for their offensive strategy, and given his projections, he is expected to maintain a solid performance, potentially getting on base and driving in runs. Moreover, spotlighting Manny Machado, known for his ability to contribute across multiple statistics, could prove crucial in tight situations, with his projected hits and RBIs providing the Padres with opportunities to put the scoreboard pressure on Atlanta.

Considering the current form and projected performance of key players from both teams, predicting the winner of this game poses a fun challenge. However, given the depth and the slightly superior batting consistency of the San Diego Padres, they might just have the edge over the Braves in this match-up. Jurickson Profar's and Manny Machado's expected performances might catalyze the Padres' offense, while the Braves will need to leverage Marcell Ozuna's power alongside Matt Olson's run-producing capability to clinch a win. It's set to be a close game, but the Padres could pull through as the victors in this exciting matchup.

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Braves vs Padres game info

Venue Petco Park
Location San Diego, California
First pitch Sun 4:10 PM
Temperature 77°
Chance of Rain 0%

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