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San Diego Padres aim to extend winning streak against Atlanta Braves in Game 2 showdown

The San Diego Padres will be looking to continue their winning streak as they host the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their home series on Wednesday at 8:38 PM Eastern. After a 4-0 victory in Game 1, the Padres will be relying on strong performances from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kyle Higashioka, who both hit homers in the previous game. Starting pitcher Michael King was dominant, with 12 strikeouts and only five hits allowed in seven innings. The Braves will counter with Max Fried, who has an ERA of 3.25, while the Padres will start Joe Musgrove, who has an ERA of 3.79. San Diego opens as the favorite with a current line of -116.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +101 | Padres -116
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-220) | Padres -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

Atlanta vs San Diego Stats

Atlanta Braves

Left-hander Max Fried of the Braves will be taking the mound in an attempt to save the series, following a strong performance in his last start where he pitched 8.2 scoreless innings. Fried has a season record of 11-0 with a 3.25 ERA and 166 strikeouts in 174.3 innings. The Braves' pitching staff as a whole has been performing well, with a league-leading 3.49 ERA. They have been particularly effective on the road, with opponents batting around .230 against them. Atlanta has shown strong ball command and leads the league in strikeout rate. In terms of offense, the Braves are averaging 4.35 runs per game and have a batting average of .243. They have hit more home runs away from home and have shown improvement in their hitting in September. Despite a high strikeout rate, Atlanta remains in the top 10 in doubles per game. Overall, Atlanta is ranked #15 in offense, #1 in defense, and has a 89-74 record for the season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

Pitcher Joe Musgrove will be taking the mound for the Padres in the upcoming game against the Braves. In his last start, he pitched well, allowing three runs on four hits in six innings and striking out six. Musgrove has a 6-5 record with a 3.88 ERA this season. He has had stronger performances at home and finished September with a 2.51 ERA. The Padres have a strong offense, averaging 4.69 runs per game and have a .263 batting average. They have hit well under the lights and have one of their strongest on-base percentages in night games. Despite a slight dip in performance in September, the Padres continue to hit home runs at a high rate and have a low strikeout rate.Overall, the Padres have a power ranking of 6 and are 8th in offense, 11th in defense, with an overall record of 94-69. The Braves have had a positive record against the Padres in their last three matchups.

San Diego Padres poised for victory with strong hitting and pitching advantages against Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves' pitching staff has performed well this season, however, they have faced challenges due to inconsistencies in the team's batting performance. The recent doubleheader against the Mets on Monday further strained the team, resulting in limited rest. In comparison, the San Diego Padres are currently the league's top hitters, demonstrating the capability to extend runs and maintain strong nighttime hitting. Their advantageous position will likely contribute to their success in the upcoming game. Additionally, the Padres have one of the most effective pitching staffs in the league when facing batters in scoring positions, increasing the likelihood of victory in tonight's game. Consequently, a recommended action would be to consider selecting San Diego ML for this matchup.

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