Atlanta is swept by San Diego for the first time this season, extending to a four-game skid and shrinking the division lead from 9.5 to 4.5 games as the offense slumps (team OPS from .765 to .680 since May 18). Lindsay Crosby breaks down the series losses, argues meaningful trades aren’t available yet, and suggests internal fixes like more Joey Bart, Mauricio Dubón at short, and possibly calling up Brewer Hicklin or Jim Jarvis while monitoring struggles from Drake Baldwin and DH options. The Braves head to San Francisco with a rotation plan of Ronaldo López (limited), Bryce Elder, and Chris Sale, plus injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Sean Murphy, A.J. Smith-Shawver’s rehab progression, and reliever Danny Young.

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The Braves lose 7–6 to the Padres in 10 innings after Carlos Carrasco returns for the seventh and gives up a Fernando Tatis Jr. homer to tie it, then Raisel Iglesias allows a first-pitch walk-off single in the 10th. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Walt Weiss’ bullpen plan amid limited reliever availability and Robert Suárez being unavailable with forearm tightness, plus evaluates J.R. Ritchie’s five-inning start and his focus on mindset, pitch mix, and reducing walks.

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The Atlanta Braves are looking to even up their series against the San Diego Padres with JR Ritchie on the mound against old friend Griffin Canning (who will be coming in behind an opener in lefty Wandy Peralta). Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game

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