SAN DIEGO – Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run on an Ozzie Albies single with one out in the top of the 10th, and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Donaldson, who scored three runs, started the winning rally when he drew a leadoff walk against Luis Perdomo (1-2). He advanced when Nick Markakis grounded out and scored when Albies singled to right. Tyler Flowers added a two-run double.
Sean Newcomb (3-1) pitched the ninth for the win. He struck out rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. with two runners on base to end the inning.
Luke Jackson struggled to get his 16th save this season. He allowed Manny Machado’s second homer of the game with one out in the 10th and loaded the bases with two outs before striking out Perdomo on a full-count pitch to end it.
With two runners on, Markakis made a nice catch of Francisco Mejia’s drive to the right-field wall.