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Padres Secure Series Win Over Braves with Power-Packed Finale

San Diego ends a six-game skid, overcoming Michael King's injury, as home runs from Sheets, Cronenworth, and Machado lead a 5-3 victory.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 25:  Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts with Gavin Sheets #30 after scoring on a RBI single by Jackson Merrill #3 in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Padres won two out of three games against the Braves, capping the series with a 5-3 victory on Sunday at Truist Park.
  • Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning, one of three Padres homers in the game, alongside Gavin Sheets and Manny Machado.
  • Pitcher Michael King was placed on the 15-day injured list before the game due to right shoulder inflammation, with David Morgan recalled from Triple-A El Paso.
  • Dylan Cease started for the Padres, allowing three runs and striking out eight in five innings, while Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 11 but took the loss.
  • The Padres return to Petco Park to host the Miami Marlins in a three-game series starting Monday evening.