Braves Seek Breakthrough Against Holmes

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

The Braves head west hoping to snap a slump with a win against the Padres, but they’ll need their offense to wake up—especially with struggling pitcher Grant Holmes on the mound. Holmes has been torched in his last two starts, walking more batters than he’s striking out and giving up runs at alarming rates. Opponents are crushing him the second time through the order, and while the Padres haven’t faced him much, those who have are hitting well. On the other side, Michael King has solid overall numbers but may be due for regression—good news for Atlanta. The Braves have a history of timely…