The San Diego Padres (3-3) will be trying to pick up their first series win of the season when they face the Atlanta Braves (5-1) in the second game of their four-game weekend series on Friday night.
Nick Martinez, 0-1, 5.14 ERA, will get the start for the Padres. The Braves have not announced their starter for the game.
Atlanta is 6-4 in its last 10 games against San Diego.
**This preview was written before Thursday’s game was played**
The Padres were able to salvage a split in their first series against the Rockies. They are hitting the road for the first time this season and will try to pick up their first series win of the season when they face the Braves on Friday.
San Diego is averaging 4.17 runs per game. Their .234 batting average is 19th in the league. Their .303 on base percentage is 21st, while their .447 slugging percentage is 10th.
Xander Bogaerts had been the big bat for the Padres so far. He leads the team with a .409 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBI.
San Diego’s pitching has been average, with the team giving up 4.67 runs per game. Opponents have a .262 batting average against the Padres, which is 19th in the league. Their 4.67 ERA is 15th, while their 1.30 WHIP is 13th.
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In his last start, Martinez gave up six hits and four runs in seven innings, leading to a 4-1 loss to Colorado. They will need a better effort from him if they want to win this game.
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