San Diego Padres starting pitcher Edinson Volquez works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in San Diego.SAN DIEGO – The Atlanta Braves did everything they could against the San Diego Padres in a three-game series, except win.
They worked over Petco Park as best they could, outhitting the Padres in every game, finishing ahead 25-20 overall.
Yet they were swept, losing 5-3 on Wednesday. Edinson Volquez struck out a season-high nine in seven innings as he rebounded from the worst start of his career and Chris Denorfia hit a two-run homer.
The Padres, who’ve won six of eight, swept the Braves in San Diego for the first time since May 19-21, 2005.
The Braves, who’ve lost five of seven, were swept for just the second time this season. The first was at Detroit April 26-28.