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Game Thread 6/8: Braves vs. Padres

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The Braves and Padres kick off a four-game series in Atlanta and naturally, a lot of attention has been given to the return of the Uptons and Craig Kimbrel to Atlanta.

Today's Lineups

SAN DIEGO PADRES ATLANTA BRAVES
Will Venable - CF Jace Peterson - 2B
Derek Norris - C Cameron Maybin - CF
Justin Upton - LF Freddie Freeman - 1B
Matt Kemp - RF Nick Markakis - RF
Yonder Alonso - 1B Juan Uribe - 3B
Will Middlebrooks - 3B A.J. Pierzynski - C
Cory Spangenberg - 2B Andrelton Simmons - SS
Clint Barmes - SS Todd Cunningham - LF
Ian Kennedy - RHP Shelby Miller - RHP

Kennedy has had a Jekyll-and-Hyde type season, so we don't know really what to expect from him; he's had four good starts and four bad starts since his first start when he left early with a hammie injury.

Shelby Miller looks to recover from an ugly outing in Arizona, and he has a good chance at that as the Padres have a case of the Mondays; they are just 1-6 in Monday games this year.

Kimbrel is one save away from 200 for his career. We'd rather he get that one after this series.

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  • Padres @ Braves 06/08/2025
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  • San Diego Padres
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