Braves at Padres 7/12/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 8:13 AM ET

The Atlanta Braves are set to visit PETCO Park in San Diego, California for a National League clash against the San Diego Padres. The Atlanta Braves come into this matchup with a 54-37 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Miami Marlins with a win, 4-3. Dallas Keuchel received the starting nod for the Atlanta Braves, and he had success as he gave up 2 earned runs in 7.1 innings. Josh Donaldson had a big game from the plate for the Atlanta Braves as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.

The Atlanta Braves are set to start Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.60 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 7.1 innings against the Miami Marlins. Dallas Keuchel last recorded a start against the San Diego Padres during the 2015 season, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 8 innings. The San Diego Padres come into this matchup with a 45-45 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a win, 5-3. Joey Lucchesi received the starting nod for the San Diego Padres, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6.1 innings. Fernando Tatis Jr. had a big game from the plate for the San Diego Padres as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HR and 4 RBIs.

The San Diego Padres are set to start Dinelson Lamet (0-1, 5.40 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dinelson Lamet last recorded a start against the Atlanta Braves during the 2017 season, and he had success as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 8 batters.

The Atlanta Braves have dominated the San Diego Padres as of recent as they have won 15 of their last 22 meetings. The Atlanta Braves have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the last month as they have stormed out to a 6-game lead in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves have the pitching advantage in this one as former Cy Young award winner Dallas Keuchel is finally catching up to game speed while Lamet will only be starting his 2nd game since 2017. The Atlanta Braves have a tremendous amount of talent on their roster which starts with Freddie Freeman as he brings 23 HRs, 68 RBIs, and a .309 batting average into this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-2.

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