The NL Wild Card Series begins with a matchup between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves at PETCO Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:38 p.m. ET.
The Braves are an underdog (+136 on the moneyline) when they take the field at the Padres (-160). The Padres will give the ball to Michael King (13-9, 2.95 ERA), while the Braves’ starter has not yet been announced.
The Padres’ matchup Sunday versus the Diamondbacks ended in an 11-2 loss. Elias Diaz went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Martin Perez threw 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on eight hits while striking out three en route to taking the loss.