Braves Rally Past Padres to Split Series

Braves rallied to a 7-6 win over the Padres in an eight-inning surge led by Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen, with Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Dominic Smith driving in runs and Raisel Iglesias closing for his 20th save. Earlier in the series, Atlanta defeated San Diego 6-5 behind a Dominic Smith three-run homer and solo shots from Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies, with Chris Sale fanning a season-high 11. Padres starter Griffin Canning allowed five runs in 2 2/3 innings, Ty France contributing a late homer for San Diego. Braves starter Martin Perez returned from the injured list to throw four scoreless innings as Atlanta split the four-game series. The Padres bullpen faltered in the decisive eighth, with Wandy Peralta and Randy Vásquez yielding the pivotal runs before Manny Machado and Ty France could spark a late rally. San Diego’s postseason odds and season-series status remain fluid as the series extended into late July.