Friday, August 1, 2014, 10:10 PM on FSSO, FSSD

PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Atlanta Braves - Minor, M (4-6) vs. San Diego Padres - Stults, E (3-13)

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On Friday night, Mike Minor (4-6) will be hoping to start a personal winning streak when he and the Atlanta Braves go up against Eric Stults (3-13) and the San Diego Padres.

On Sunday, Mike Minor put a good start together against the San Diego Padres and ended up picking up his fourth win of the season. He lasted 6.2 innings in that game and allowed three runs on eight hits while striking out six and walking just one. His 5.23 ERA is still very high and he has given up 118 hits in 93 innings this year.

Padres veteran Chris Denorfia has five hits in his 10 at-bats against Minor with two doubles and a triple. Infielder Chris Nelson only has one hit in 10 at-bats against Minor with a walk and four strikeouts.

Eric Stults lost his league-leading 13th game on Sunday when he was defeated by the Atlanta Braves on the road. He pitched six innings in that outing and allowed six runs on six hits while walking two and striking out five. His ERA is now up to 5.22 on the year and he has given up 10.8 hits per nine innings, which is his worst rate since 2007.

Braves right fielder Jason Heyward has three hits in his nine plate appearances versus Stults with a solo home run and two strikeouts. First baseman Freddie Freeman is just 1-for-9 against Stults with a walk and a strikeout.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves are 44-57-6 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Atlanta Braves is 0.2

San Diego Padres Betting Trends

San Diego Padres are 34-67-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for San Diego Padres is -0.4

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

07/29/14 P Shae Simmons Shoulder 15-day DL (7/29)
07/29/14 RF Jason Heyward Back questionable
06/20/14 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 15-day DL (6/20), out for season
06/20/14 P Pedro Beato Elbow 15-day DL (6/19)
03/29/14 P Brandon Beachy Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/29/14 P Cory Gearrin Elbow 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Kris Medlen Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/28/14 P Jonny Venters Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

San Diego Padres

07/28/14 LF Carlos Quentin Knee 15-day DL (7/27)
07/28/14 P Ian Kennedy Oblique questionable
07/23/14 CF Cameron Maybin Suspension has been suspended for 25 games
06/26/14 P Andrew Cashner Shoulder 15-day DL (6/21)
06/26/14 P Casey Kelly Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
06/19/14 1B Yonder Alonso Wrist 15-day DL (6/17)
06/14/14 P Troy Patton Shoulder 60-day DL (6/14)
05/22/14 P Robbie Erlin Elbow 60-day DL (5/18)
03/28/14 P Cory Luebke Elbow 60-day DL (3/7)
03/28/14 P Joe Wieland Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Josh Johnson Elbow 60-day DL (3/21); out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Atlanta

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