Saturday, August 2, 2014, 8:40 PM on FSSO, FSSD

PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Atlanta Braves - Santana, E (10-6) vs. San Diego Padres - Kennedy, I (8-9)

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Right-hander Ervin Santana (10-6) will try to make it four wins in a row when he and the Atlanta Braves go up against Ian Kennedy (8-9) and the San Diego Padres on Saturday.

Against the San Diego Padres on Monday, Ervin Santana pitched eight shutout innings and picked up his 10th win of the year. He allowed just five hits in that outing and matched his season-high in strikeouts with 11. He has a 3.63 on the year now and has only given up nine home runs on 131.1 innings on the mound.

Padres first baseman Yonder Alonso has four hits in five at-bats against Santana in his career with two doubles and two RBI. None of the Padres have been able to hit a home run off of the right-hander yet.

Ian Kennedy made his last start against the Chicago Cubs last Wednesday, when he was able to go six innings and pick up his eighth win of the year. He allowed three runs on three hits in that outing while walking a season-high five batters and striking out six. He has been able to strike out 143 batters in 135.1 innings this season and he currently owns a 3.66 ERA.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is 5-for 8 against Kennedy in his career with a double, a home run and seven RBI. Outfielder B.J. Upton has just three hits in 14 at-bats against him with a home run and five strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves are 44-58-6 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Atlanta Braves is 0.2

San Diego Padres Betting Trends

San Diego Padres are 35-67-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for San Diego Padres is -0.3

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

07/31/14 RF Jason Heyward Back questionable
07/29/14 P Shae Simmons Shoulder 15-day DL (7/29)
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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