The top two teams in the National League square off in an important series at Turner Field
San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves
San Diego comes into this series showing some offensive might, tallying double-digit hits in seven out of nine games, as the team is hitting .324 over that span. The Padres now kick off a six-game road trip in facing the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. The team is a solid 24-18 away from Petco Park (+1,180) and the total is 14-25 O/U in those games. Manager Bud Black was just rewarded with a three-year contract extension, leading the Padres to a 54-37 record (+2,020), which is the best record in the National League. The club has recorded an 8-5 record this month (+160), but is a terrible 25-41 during July the last three years (-1,570).
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