The Atlanta Braves blanked the San Diego Padres 2-0 late on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series in San Diego, CA. That was the seventh straight win for the Braves.
Austin Riley led the charge offensively with a two-run homer during the top of the first.
Max Fried secured the win for Atlanta in his return from the injured list after giving up four hits, walking none, and striking out four through five scoreless innings. AJ Minter got the save.
The Braves improved to 13-4 on the 2023 regular season. They will face the Padres again tonight in San Diego. The first pitch is set for 9:40 pm Eastern. Listen on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; airtime is 8:25 pm from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.