The Atlanta Braves successfully avoided a sweep on Sunday with a comeback win over the Colorado Rockies snapping a three-game losing streak. Atlanta is currently in third place in the NL East and 2.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Braves’ offense continues to click but a leaky bullpen has been problematic. The team added veteran lefty Jerry Blevins to the mix on Sunday but badly need guys like A.J. Minter and others to get back on track.
The Padres come to town with a 16-12 record and a 1.5 games back in the NL West. San Diego had a five-game winning streak snapped with an extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Sunday.