Dominant Pitching and Clutch Hitting Lead Padres to Victory​
What a game for us Padres fans! A fantastic performance by our boys on the mound and timely hitting secured us a sweet 4-0 victory over the Braves.
Strong Start and D’s Defense Shines​
Top of the 1st inning had us holding our breath a bit, but our defense stepped up. A big shoutout to our outfield who kept things tight early on. In the bottom half, Luis Arraez started us off with a single, but an unfortunate double play and strikeout left us scoreless.Building the Momentum​
Then came the big moments in the 2nd. Manny Machado got us going with a single, and after some strategic base running and a key ground-rule double by David Peralta, Donovan Solano crossed home plate to give us a 1-0 lead. Our pitching staff was lights out after that, keeping the Braves off balance and off the board.
Padding Our Lead​
By the 5th inning, we added another run thanks to a clutch double by Luis Arraez, bringing in Tyler Wade. With each inning, our pitchers kept getting stronger, striking out batters and neutralizing the Braves’ offense.Securing the Win​
In the 6th inning, a timely single by David Peralta brought in Manny Machado, making it 3-0. However, the highlight had to be in the bottom of the 8th when Machado sent one flying 403 feet to center for a solo home run. This secured us a confident 4-0 lead heading into the 9th.
Closing It Out​
Defensively, Robert Suarez came in to close, and although the Braves tried to rally with a couple of singles, a groundout ensured their efforts were in vain. Final score: 4-0, Padres win!Overall, a superb team effort both at the plate and on the mound. Keep it up, Padres! Let’s carry this momentum forward!
Go Padres!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Padres (July 13th, 2024)​
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0​ | 1​ | 0​ | 0​ | 1​ | 1​ | 0​ | 1​ | 0​ | 4​ | 13​ | 0​ |
| 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 5​ | 0​ |