San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Game Recap - May 17, 2024

Final Score: San Diego Padres 3, Atlanta Braves 1

Game Overview

The San Diego Padres faced the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 17, 2024. The Padres secured a 3-1 victory, driven by strong pitching from Matt Waldron and timely hitting.

Game Details

Starting Pitchers:

• San Diego Padres: Matt Waldron
• Atlanta Braves: Max Fried (L)

Attendance: 37,254

Duration: 2 hours and 55 minutes

Highlights and Key Points

First Inning:

• The Padres took an early lead with a solo home run by Fernando Tatis Jr., making it 1-0.

Third Inning:

• San Diego extended their lead to 2-0 with an RBI double by Manny Machado.

Mid-Game Momentum:

• In the fifth inning, the Braves scored their only run with an RBI single by Ozzie Albies, reducing the lead to 2-1.

Late-Inning Surge:

• The Padres added an insurance run in the seventh inning with a sacrifice fly by Xander Bogaerts, making it 3-1.
• Matt Waldron and the Padres' bullpen held the Braves scoreless in the final innings to secure the win.

Notable Players

• Matt Waldron (SD): 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 8 K
• Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• Manny Machado (SD): 1-for-3, 1 RBI
• Max Fried (ATL): 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 K
• Ozzie Albies (ATL): 1-for-3, 1 RBI

Stats and Summary

San Diego Padres:

• Runs: 3
• Hits: 8
• Errors: 0

Atlanta Braves:

• Runs: 1
• Hits: 5
• Errors: 0

The Padres' strong pitching performance by Matt Waldron and timely hitting from key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado secured their victory over the Braves. Despite a solid outing by Max Fried, the Braves' offense couldn't muster enough to overcome the Padres' lead.