Padres Defeat Braves 7-4 in Opening Day Thriller

In their season opener, the Atlanta Braves fell to the San Diego Padres 7-4, with the Padres scoring four runs in the seventh inning to secure their victory. Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale struggled early, while Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley contributed home runs for Atlanta. Despite taking an early lead, the Braves were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities, finishing the game 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. In a follow-up game, Atlanta's bullpen faltered again, allowing a crucial home run that contributed to a 4-3 loss against the Padres, marking the Braves' disappointing start to the season at 0-2. Braves manager Brian Snitker expressed optimism about the team's offensive approach despite the setbacks. Atlanta's struggles with timely hitting continue to be a point of concern as they look to improve in upcoming games.