The Padres dropped the second game of the series to the Braves 5-2. Tim Hudson was impressive going seven innings and allowing just two runs on six hits. He picked up the win to improve to 5-2. Brian McCann had three hits to support the winning effort.
The Padres had just six hits and starter Randy Wolf gave up all five runs in six innings. Kevin Kouzmanhoff had two hits, the only Padre with a multi-hit game. The Padres did turn a season high four double plays in the game.
Chipper Jones continued his season long tear, having two hits. Greg Norton had the big hit, a day after being picked up by the Braves. He drove a single into the outfield, scoring the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh.
The series concludes today with Wil Ledezma against JoJo Reyes. The Braves have now won five in a row, the Padres have dropped their last three.