SAN DIEGO -- Justin Upton reminded his former team of his talent on Monday night, as the Padres defeated the Braves, 5-3, at Petco Park.
Upton, who was acquired by San Diego in December, went 2-for-3 with a walk. Upton's leadoff single in the second sparked a three-run inning for the Padres.
Along with his production at the plate, Upton made the crowd at Petco roar in the eighth inning, as the left fielder came up with a big-time catch.
With relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit on the mound, Pedro Ciriaco hit the ball hard to left, forcing Upton to run backward and leap into the wall to make the grab for the first out of the inning.