By losing 14-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres' five-game losing streak reached a low point not seen since the franchise's origins.

Ronald Acuna Jr. will return from knee surgery that has kept him out for nearly a year when the Atlanta Braves open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.

No part of a losing streak is enjoyable. But, even in the midst of a 6-game skid, what the Padres experienced on Thursday afternoon is gut-wrenching. Gavin Sheets hit a pair of home runs and drove in five,

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado had a brief response for why his team has been struggling amid a four-game losing streak.

The Padres are chasing the Dodgers in the NL West and as the trade deadline approaches, they could look to upgrade in left field.

Located on the corner of Trevor Hoffman Way and Tony Gwynn Drive, Petco Park might as well be the city center. The sprawling steps beyond the home-plate gate are lined with palm trees and adorned with the signature “Petco Park” sign high above.

Jason Heyward realizes he's closer to the end of his career as a baseball player than the beginning. The Padres' outfielder, now in his 16th big league season, is hitting .176 with a .223 on-base percentage and a .271 slugging percentage in a platoon/bench role.

Padres second. Jackson Merrill singles to center field. Gavin Sheets homers to right field. Jackson Merrill scores. Jake Cronenworth walks. Elias Diaz strikes out swinging. Jose Iglesias grounds

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Atlanta has a 15-7 record in home games and a 24-25 record overall. The Braves are 22-6 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.