Atlanta: 16-40, 5th in NL East (14 games out of wild-card spot)
San Diego: 23-35, 5th in NL West (8 games out of wild-card spot)
- Trending: The Braves have lost four in a row including a weekend sweep at the hands of the Dodgers. Manager Fredi Gonzalez 99-28) was fired in May and replaced by Brian Snitker (7-12). The Padres won just their second series in the last month but missed sweeping the Rockies for the third time this season.
- Previous meeting: The Padres won five of seven last year, including all three at Petco Park.