Braves' Grant Holmes Dominates Padres With Six Strikeouts

Grant Holmes delivered a strong pitching performance for the Atlanta Braves against the San Diego Padres, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings, marking a quality start in four of his last five outings. Holmes now holds a 3.68 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 3-3 record this season, demonstrating steady effectiveness on the mound. Offensively, Austin Riley contributed with a double, two runs scored, and a walk, though his batting average has dipped to .185 over his last seven games, with eight strikeouts in that span. The Braves' offense was further bolstered by home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, helping the team even the weekend series against the Padres. Holmes' efficient pitching and the key offensive contributions helped secure the Braves' victory, setting up a home matchup against the Red Sox next weekend.