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San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 25, 2025

Updated on:
May 25, 2025 4:55 PM
The Atlanta Braves, seeking to even the series, host the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 4:10 PM. The Braves, holding a strong 16-8 home record, look to overcome their 5-1 series deficit. The Padres, meanwhile, aim to capitalize on their 12-14 road record and secure the series win.
San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves

Current Odds

SD
ATL
Over
8.5
-125
Under
8.5
+185
SD
-1.5
+288
ATL
+1.5
-175
SD
ML
+114
ATL
ML
+230

Padres vs Braves statistics

Stat Padres Braves
Hits 421 (17th) 430 (13th)
Batting Average .253 (10th) .248 (13th)
Runs Batted In 190 (24th) 205 (17th)
Runs 208 (21st) 213 (17th)
Home Runs 45 (Tied-24th) 56 (Tied-11th)
Walks 155 (22nd) 172 (Tied-15th)
Stolen Bases 38 (Tied-16th) 33 (20th)
Strikeouts 351 (1st) 428 (17th)
Pitches 7043 (30th) 7687 (15th)

Atlanta Braves recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/25 vs San Diego Padres W 7-1
5/23/25 vs San Diego Padres L 2-1
5/22/25 @ Washington Nationals L 8-7 F/10
5/20/25 @ Washington Nationals L 5-3
5/18/25 @ Boston Red Sox W 10-4

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/25 @ Atlanta Braves L 7-1
5/23/25 @ Atlanta Braves W 2-1
5/22/25 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 7-6 F/11
5/21/25 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 14-0
5/20/25 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 3-0

Atlanta Braves injuries

  • Charles Leblanc (3B): Day-To-Day
  • Nacho Alvarez Jr. (SS): 60-Day-IL
  • Jurickson Profar (LF): suspension
  • Reynaldo Lopez (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Joe Jimenez (RP): 60-Day-IL

San Diego Padres injuries

  • Logan Gillaspie (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Mason McCoy (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Yu Darvish (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Michael King (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Bryan Hoeing (RP): 60-Day-IL

Padres vs Braves game info

Type Info
Venue Truist Park
Location Atlanta, Georgia
First pitch Sun 4:10 PM
TV MLBN
Temperature 77°
Chance of Rain 19%

Padres vs Braves predictions

Looking ahead to the Padres’ lineup, there’s plenty to be excited about if you’re a San Diego fan. Manny Machado’s been on a tear this season, and I expect him to keep that hot streak alive against the Braves with a multi-hit night—he’s just been seeing the ball so well lately. Fernando Tatis Jr. is another name to watch; he’s got the pop to leave the yard in any at-bat and should be good for a run scored and maybe a steal if he gets on base. And then there’s Luis Arraez, who quietly sprays singles everywhere and rarely strikes out, which could really mess with Braves pitching. Padres’ starter Dylan Cease might give up a couple of runs, but I think he’ll rack up his fair share of strikeouts before handing it over to the bullpen.

Switching gears to Atlanta, you can almost always pencil Marcell Ozuna in for some fireworks—he’s got the power and the average to make a big impact in the heart of the order. Matt Olson is another guy you have to respect; he can change the game with one swing and I wouldn’t be shocked if he launched one over the Truist Park fences tonight. Ronald Acuna Jr. always brings electricity at the top of the lineup—I see him getting on base a couple of times and making things happen, whether it’s swiping a bag or coming around to score on a double in the gap. For the Braves on the mound, Spencer Schwellenbach is likely to keep things steady and give his team a chance with a solid five innings and a few key punchouts.

So, after sizing up both squads and how their key guys are swinging the bats, my gut feeling is this one tips in favor of Atlanta. Home field advantage at Truist Park shouldn’t be underestimated, and while the Padres’ bats can get hot in a hurry, I just trust the Braves offense to scratch out a few more timely hits. Should be a tight contest, but I’m rolling with the Atlanta Braves to edge out the San Diego Padres in a fun series finale.

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