The Atlanta Braves will return to action Friday evening when they begin a road trip with a three-game set in San Diego against the Padres. The Braves enter the second half with a 54-37 record and a six game lead over the Washington Nationals. The Padres are 45-45 and 14 games back of the Dodgers in the NL West but are just two games back for the second wild card. The Braves and Padres split a four-game series earlier this season in Atlanta.
Dallas Keuchel will be on the mound for the Braves to start the second half and is coming off of a pair of strong outings.