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The San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 5–2 at Petco Park on June 24, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Padres' offense was modest but efficient, recording just 7 hits and a .220 batting average while drawing 6 walks and plating 5 runs, enough to overcome their .658 OPS. Atlanta's pitching staff struck out 8 batters and allowed only 7 hits, but surrendered 5 earned runs with a 3.42 ERA, undone by 6 walks that kept runners on base. The Braves managed 6 hits and 1 home run for their 2 runs, posting a respectable .730 OPS that went underutilized in the loss. San Diego's pitching delivered when needed, striking out 6 while limiting damage despite the Braves' superior slugging percentage. The Padres' ability to manufacture runs through walks and timely hitting proved the difference in a game where neither team dominated the box score. The Braves' pitching walk rate will need tightening as Atlanta looks to bounce back in the series.