The Atlanta Braves faced a tough start to the season, going winless for seven games. In contrast, the San Diego Padres began well but have recently faltered, currently on a six-game losing streak and 2-8 in their last ten games. Despite their recent struggles, the Padres maintain a reliable offense led by stars like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, and a competent pitching staff. However, their recent performance indicates a decline from the expectations set earlier in the season and a need to regain their form.
Ever since that time, the Padres have continued to play pretty well and are 27-21 as they return to Cobb County to face the team that they tormented back in March.
While this is still a very good team, it's also clear that they're not quite the juggernaut that they looked like to start the season.
San Diego's offense has started to level off a bit, as they're no longer hitting at an extremely high level.
Still, you'll take a team that's hitting .256/.321/.389 with a .314 wOBA and a team wRC+ of 102.
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