Padres Sweep Braves, Advance to NLDS

The San Diego Padres advanced to the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers after sweeping the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series. They face a setback with pitcher Joe Musgrove set to undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the season and all of 2025. Despite this challenge, the Padres' pitchers, including Michael King, delivered standout performances. The Braves, struggling offensively, could not avoid elimination despite Max Fried's efforts. The Padres and Dodgers will meet in the NLDS for the third time in five years, with the Padres determined to overcome their division rivals after being swept in 2020 and stunning the Dodgers in 2022.