US EditionPadres hope to pick up where they left off as Braves visit Petco for opener
- On Thursday, the San Diego Padres will begin their 2025 season at Petco Park against the Atlanta Braves, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
- San Diego is aiming to build upon a successful 2024 season where they finished 93-69, while Atlanta hopes for improved health after a season riddled with injuries that still saw them scrape into the playoffs.
- Michael King, acquired in the Juan Soto trade, will be the Opening Day starter for the Padres, facing off against Braves' lefty Chris Sale, who is coming off a season where he led the league in wins , ERA , and strikeouts .
- Padres manager Mike Shildt said the team lost a multigenerational talent in Juan, but in return gained an Opening Day starter and a player who contributed to playoff wins, while Chris Sale stated he was "very proud and happy for the opportunity."
- Petco Park has undergone renovations, including an elevated social space on the rooftop deck and new food and drink options, and MTS will provide increased trolley service for the expected sellout crowds, with Stephen Whitburn stating, "There's nothing like the energy of seeing thousands of Padres fans riding the Trolley to Petco Park in their brown and gold.
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Times of San Diego
KPBSPadres hope to pick up where they left off as Braves visit Petco for opener
Padres starter Matt Waldron (61) delivers a pitch during the third inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians on July 19, 2024, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) Coming off a highly successful season with a devastating ending at the hands of a certain team from up north, the San Diego Padres will kick off their 2025 season Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. and entry ga…
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