The San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves face off in a National League showdown at Truist Park on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Braves enter as -139 moneyline favorites, while the Padres look to pull off an upset behind their ace, Dylan Cease.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Broadcast: FDSSO, SDPA
Team Form & Key Matchups
San Diego Padres (28-22, 3rd in NL West)
- Recent Performance: The Padres have lost seven of their last eight games, struggling against elite pitching.
- Key Players:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. – 12 HR, 27 RBI, leading the team in power numbers
- Manny Machado – .309 BA, providing offensive consistency
- Luis Arraez – .299 BA, emerging as a key contributor
- Strengths: Power hitting, aggressive baserunning
- Concerns: Pitching struggles, bullpen inconsistency
Atlanta Braves (25-26, 3rd in NL East)
- Recent Performance: The Braves have lost three straight games, looking to bounce back at home.
- Key Players:
- Matt Olson – 12 HR, ranks 19th in MLB in home runs
- Marcell Ozuna – .273 BA, leading the team in batting average
- Ozzie Albies – .226 BA, riding a nine-game hitting streak
- Strengths: Strong lineup depth, clutch hitting
- Concerns: Middle relief inconsistencies
Starting Pitchers
San Diego Padres – Dylan Cease (1-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.24 WHIP)
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 H vs. St. Louis
- Strengths: High strikeout rate, effective against right-handed hitters
- Concerns: Inconsistent performances
Atlanta Braves – Spencer Schwellenbach (3-3, 3.52 ERA, 1.06 WHIP)
- Last Start: 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 H vs. Boston
- Strengths: Solid fastball, effective against left-handed hitters
- Concerns: Occasional struggles with command
Tactical Breakdown
- Padres’ Strategy: San Diego must capitalize on Schwellenbach’s weaknesses, relying on Tatis Jr. and Machado to drive in runs.
- Braves’ Strategy: Atlanta will look to Olson and Ozuna to generate offense while Schwellenbach controls the tempo.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres 8.5
Atlanta Braves – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 24, 2025
